Internationally Raw Hope is known as Childhood Rescue.
Instability, internal conflict, and violence continue to make the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a highly fragile country and an extremely dangerous place for girls and boys to live and grow. Accessing these remote communities is a challenge, yet our local staff is unwavering in their support and commitment to the girls, boys, women and men who live there.
We are witnessing change and improvement. Here are two ways World Vision through Raw Hope is contributing to sustainable change.
The wait for clean water nearly over for this community!
World Vision, through a Raw Hope project, is creating access to clean water for the girls, boys and families living in the Ishasha community. Check out the progress of the project and see the children who will benefit.
An ambitious project to create access to clean water
Access to clean water creates a ripple effect of improved health and safety in communities. Raw Hope programs prioritized creating access to clean water for the community of Ishasha. The workers are tapping springs to pipe the water 20 km back to the community. This project is possible through partnerships with the Binza Peace and Development Unit, churches, and local leaders.
In Munyaga, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a construction crew works to find the underground springs that will serve the communities of Ishasha.
In Munyaga, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a construction crew works to find the underground springs that will serve the communities of Ishasha.
Water is a fundamental resource. Through this project, the community of Ishasha is one step closer to accessing clean water right in their own village.
Nadège, 15, collects water from the Kasoso River, the village's main source of water. She and all other residents of her community walk to the Kasoso River to collect water for drinking and washing.
Livestock programs
On 9 April 2024 in Nyaruhange, Binza, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Byunvuhore Anita, member of a Care group, receives her guinea pig’s livestock.
World Vision, through Raw Hope programs, has helped create women’s groups known as ‘care groups.’ These groups were created to fight malnutrition through agriculture and livestock projects. The projects empower women by providing essential agricultural items, including seeds, farming tools and guinea pigs as livestock. In addition, World Vision helped build three storage facilities to warehouse their harvest.
Three women participating in the care groups carry their livestock in boxes.
The care groups are fighting malnutrition in Nyaruhange by providing women and families with the resources to provide nutrition for their families and maintain a sustainable source of income.
Addressing root causes of hunger
Sustainable solutions to malnutrition and global hunger are essential. These programs are developed based on the root causes of hunger in the community and implemented with long-term solutions for girls, boys and families in mind. Your donations, alongside the generosity of others and key partnerships, are making a difference in the DRC.
