Disaster Response Congo, Democratic Republic of the Project #65450

Responding Inclusively to Floods in Kalemie/DRC

by observatoire pour la defense des droits des personnes handicapees

Responding Inclusively to Floods in Kalemie/DRC

Project Report | Jun 10, 2026
Inclusive Flood Response in Kalemie, DRC

By pascal | Cordinator

1. CONTEXTE

Suite aux fortes pluies qui ont frappé la ville de Kalemie entre fin 2023 et début 2024, de nombreuses familles ont été gravement touchées par les inondations. Parmi les groupes les plus affectés figuraient les personnes handicapées : 90 foyers ont perdu leur logement et leurs biens essentiels.

La catastrophe a accentué leur vulnérabilité en limitant leur accès aux services essentiels, à la protection sociale et aux opportunités économiques. En réponse, notre organisation a mis en place un projet humanitaire inclusif visant à rétablir la dignité, la sécurité et l'autonomie des personnes handicapées touchées par les inondations.

2. OBJECTIF DU PROJET

Le projet vise à améliorer la résilience et les conditions de vie des personnes handicapées touchées par les inondations à Kalemie grâce à :

• Amélioration de l’accès aux services essentiels ;

• Renforcement des mesures de protection et de sécurité ;

• Un soutien économique et social aux ménages touchés ;

• Promouvoir l’inclusion et la participation des personnes handicapées aux processus décisionnels communautaires.

3. DÉFIS IDENTIFIÉS

Les premières évaluations ont mis en évidence plusieurs défis majeurs :

• Infrastructures endommagées limitant fortement la mobilité ;

• Accès limité à l’eau potable, aux services de santé et à la nourriture ;

• Les abris d’urgence qui ne répondent pas aux besoins spécifiques des personnes handicapées ;

• Risques accrus de violence, de négligence, de discrimination et de maltraitance ;

• Perte d’appareils d’assistance essentiels tels que fauteuils roulants, béquilles et autres aides à la mobilité ;

• Perte de moyens de subsistance et d’opportunités génératrices de revenus ;

• Participation limitée des personnes handicapées aux mécanismes de réponse aux catastrophes.

4. ACTIVITÉS PRÉVUES

Pour relever ces défis, le projet prévoit de :

• Réhabiliter et adapter les infrastructures accessibles ;

• Mettre en place des abris temporaires sûrs et accessibles;

• Distribuer des fournitures de secours essentielles aux ménages touchés ;

• Remplacer les aides techniques perdues lors des inondations ;

• Organiser des formations professionnelles et de développement des compétences ;

• Fournir un soutien économique à petite échelle pour aider à relancer les activités génératrices de revenus ;

• Mener des campagnes de sensibilisation communautaire sur les droits des personnes handicapées et leur inclusion ;

• Renforcer les capacités des acteurs humanitaires en matière de pratiques de réponse inclusives.

5. AVANCEMENT DU PROJET

La mise en œuvre du projet devrait débuter en novembre 2025.

À ce jour, plusieurs activités préparatoires ont déjà été entreprises :

• Identification des formateurs qui soutiendront les bénéficiaires du projet ;

• Sélection et inscription continues des stagiaires et des bénéficiaires ;

• Coordination avec les autorités locales et les organisations communautaires ;

• Planification des activités de mise en œuvre et des mécanismes de suivi.

Ces étapes préparatoires contribueront à assurer une mise en œuvre efficace du projet et un ciblage approprié des ménages les plus vulnérables.

6. SITUATION FINANCIÈRE

Budget total du projet : 45 497 USD

Fonds collectés à ce jour : 3 USD

Grâce à notre partenariat avec GlobalGiving, le projet a acquis une visibilité internationale, ce qui nous a permis de mobiliser progressivement les ressources nécessaires à sa mise en œuvre complète.

Conformément à nos procédures de gestion financière, tous les fonds reçus à ce jour sont conservés en toute sécurité sur les comptes de l'organisation et réservés exclusivement à la mise en œuvre de projets futurs.

Nous restons convaincus qu'avec la poursuite des efforts de collecte de fonds et le soutien de GlobalGiving et de généreux donateurs, le projet atteindra son objectif de collecte de fonds.

7. IMPACT ATTENDU

Le projet devrait permettre d'atteindre les résultats suivants :

• Amélioration des conditions de vie de 90 ménages touchés par les inondations ;

• Un meilleur accès aux services essentiels et à l’aide humanitaire ;

• Protection et sécurité renforcées pour les personnes handicapées ;

• Rétablissement des moyens de subsistance et de l’autonomie économique ;

• Participation accrue des personnes handicapées à la prise de décision communautaire ;

• Renforcement de la cohésion sociale et de la solidarité communautaire ;

• Des infrastructures plus résilientes et inclusives pour les futures situations d'urgence.

8. REMERCIEMENTS

Nous exprimons notre sincère gratitude à tous ceux qui ont déjà contribué à cette initiative. Chaque don, quel que soit son montant, représente un pas important vers la reconstruction de la vie des personnes touchées par les inondations.

Nous remercions également GlobalGiving pour son soutien et son engagement constants envers les communautés vulnérables de la République démocratique du Congo.

9. APPEL À L'AIDE

Aujourd'hui, des dizaines de familles avec des personnes handicapées continuent de subir les conséquences dévastatrices des inondations. Derrière chaque statistique se cachent des femmes, des hommes et des enfants qui luttent pour retrouver un abri sûr, accéder aux services essentiels et reconstruire leur avenir.

Nous lançons un appel aux donateurs, partenaires, entreprises, fondations et particuliers de bonne volonté du monde entier pour soutenir cette initiative humanitaire à fort impact.

Votre contribution contribuera directement à rétablir la dignité, la sécurité, l'inclusion et l'indépendance économique de certaines des personnes les plus vulnérables de Kalemie.

Ensemble, nous pouvons bâtir une réponse humanitaire inclusive qui ne laisse personne de côté.

Merci pour votre confiance, votre générosité et votre solidarité.

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Jan 27, 2026
Inclusive Flood Response in Kalemie

By PASCAL NIYONZIMA | CORDINATOR

1. Background and Rationale

Between late 2023 and early 2024, the city of Kalemie, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was severely affected by heavy rainfall that caused major flooding.
These floods had a disproportionate impact on people living with disabilities, who were already facing significant vulnerabilities.

To date, 90 households of persons with disabilities have lost their homes, essential belongings, and means of livelihood. Many are now homeless, without assistive devices, and with limited access to basic services such as safe drinking water, healthcare, and food.

In response to this situation, an inclusive, dignified, and sustainable humanitarian intervention is urgently needed.

2. Identified Humanitarian Challenges

a) Limited Accessibility

Damaged infrastructure restricting mobility for people with disabilities
Reduced access to drinking water, medical services, and food

b) Protection and Safety Risks

Emergency shelters not adapted to specific disability needs
Increased exposure to abuse, neglect, violence, and exclusion

c) Loss of Property and Livelihoods

Loss or destruction of essential assistive devices (wheelchairs, crutches, mobility aids)
Difficulty resuming income-generating activities

d) Invisibility and Social Exclusion

Limited involvement of persons with disabilities in humanitarian decision-making
Low community awareness of disability rights

3. Project Objectives

Overall Objective

To improve the living conditions, protection, and self-reliance of people with disabilities affected by floods in Kalemie.

Specific Objectives

Improve access to essential services
Strengthen protection and safety mechanisms
Support economic and social recovery
Promote inclusion and active participation

4. Key Planned Activities

Rehabilitation of infrastructure to ensure universal accessibility
Construction and adaptation of inclusive and safe emergency shelters
Training of emergency responders and community actors on disability inclusion
Distribution of essential assistive equipment and basic relief items
Support to economic recovery through micro-credits and vocational training
Community awareness-raising on disability rights and dignity

5. Humanitarian Approach

The project adopts a rights-based, inclusive, and participatory approach.
Persons with disabilities will be actively involved at all stages: needs assessment, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. This ensures relevant, sustainable, and respectful humanitarian assistance.

6. Expected Results

More resilient and accessible infrastructure benefiting the entire community
Improved protection and safety for persons with disabilities
Strengthened social cohesion and community solidarity
Enhanced economic and social empowerment of persons with disabilities
Improved community preparedness for future emergencies

7. Budget and Funding Status

The total estimated budget for the project is USD 45,500.

Through collaboration with GlobalGiving, fundraising efforts have already begun. To date, USD 2 has been raised, representing an initial but meaningful step toward achieving the funding goal.

With continued support from donors and partners, we are confident that the full funding target will be reached.

8. Project Status and Timeline

Current phase: Identification of trainers and trainees
Planned project start date: November 2025

9. Call to Donors

Every contribution, no matter the size, can change lives.
By supporting this project, donors help people with disabilities affected by floods regain dignity, safety, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

We call on all donors, partners, and supporters to join this high-impact humanitarian initiative.

10. Acknowledgements

We extend our sincere gratitude to GlobalGiving and to all donors who have already contributed to this project.
Your solidarity brings hope and tangible support to the most vulnerable people in Kalemie.

Thank you for believing in an inclusive, humane, and sustainable humanitarian response.

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Sep 22, 2025
Acting for an Inclusive Flood Response

By PASCAL NIYONZIMA | CORDINATOR

Acting for an Inclusive Flood Response

Project Summary

Since the end of 2023, the city of Kalemie, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been hit by severe flooding, causing devastating consequences—especially for people with disabilities. At least 90 vulnerable households have lost their homes, leaving them homeless, without resources, and without access to basic services.

In response to this humanitarian emergency, our project aims to provide an inclusive response, focusing on accessibility, protection, economic reintegration, and the active participation of people with disabilities.

Context and Challenges

Flooding has had particularly harsh impacts on persons with disabilities:

Limited accessibility: Destroyed infrastructure makes it hard to access water, healthcare, and food.
Increased protection risks: Emergency shelters are often not adapted to specific needs, exposing people to abuse, neglect, and violence.
Loss of livelihoods and essential equipment: Many have lost items such as wheelchairs or crutches, making it nearly impossible to resume economic activity.
Social exclusion: Their voices are often left out of decision-making processes.

Project Objectives

1. Improved Accessibility:

Rehabilitate roads and public spaces to ensure safe and accessible movement.
Establish accessible water and healthcare points for all.

2. Strengthened Protection and Safety:

Build emergency shelters adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities.
Train rescue teams on disability inclusion and specific needs in emergencies.

3. Economic and Social Support:

Distribute essential equipment (wheelchairs, crutches, mattresses, etc.).
Support economic recovery through microcredit and vocational training.

4. Inclusion and Participation:

Create mechanisms to involve beneficiaries in planning and decision-making.
Raise community awareness on the rights of people with disabilities.

Expected Outcomes

90 households resettled in safe and dignified living conditions.
Inclusive infrastructure enabling long-term accessibility.
Economic empowerment through sustainable income-generating initiatives.
Stronger community bonds, promoting social cohesion and solidarity.

Long-Term Vision

This project goes beyond emergency response. It aims to build a foundation for inclusive resilience. By creating a response that is accessible to everyone, we are contributing to a society where every individual—regardless of ability—can participate and thrive.

Partnership with GlobalGiving

Thanks to our partnership with GlobalGiving, a trusted global crowdfunding platform, we are confident that we will reach our project budget goal of $45,000.
This collaboration helps us reach a global audience of supporters, ensuring transparency, impact, and sustainability in how funds are used.

To date, no funding has been collected yet, but we remain confident that with your help, we will achieve our goal and uplift those who are most vulnerable.

Call to Action

We are making an urgent appeal to donors, partners, and all people of goodwill:

- Join us in this essential mission.
-Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference.
-Together, we can build a more inclusive, humane, and resilient response.

Acknowledgments

We sincerely thank everyone who has contributed so far, and all those who plan to do so.
Your solidarity is the light of hope for families left behind by this crisis.

Conclusion

This project is more than a humanitarian intervention—it is a collective commitment to dignity, inclusion, and equality.
With your support, and with the help of GlobalGiving, we will make a real difference.

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