Food Security Congo, Democratic Republic of the Project #74042

Save Three Malnourished Babies in Congo

by OBERVATOIRE DE LA GOUVERNACE ET DES DROITS HUMAINS

Project Report | Sep 10, 2026
Saving Three Malnourished Babies in Congo

By FERDINAND | CORDINATOR

In Munigi, Nyiragongo, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, three severely malnourished triplet babies are facing a critical period of early life. Their family is living with extreme financial hardship and limited access to essential healthcare and therapeutic nutrition. Without timely support, severe malnutrition can weaken their immunity, compromise their development, and place their lives at serious risk. This project aims to provide emergency therapeutic nutrition, essential medicines, medical follow-up, hygiene supplies, and warm clothing to help the babies regain strength and give them a safer start in life.

The project has a total funding target of $7,500. To date, $86 has been raised, thanks to the generosity of our early supporters. We are currently in the preparation and resource-mobilization phase, including the identification of qualified trainers and learners and the organization of the activities planned to begin in November 2025. Funds raised will be used responsibly to support the babies' nutritional and medical needs, regular monitoring, hygiene, and basic infant care. Local health workers will play an important role in monitoring the children's progress and supporting their mother throughout the recovery process.

We are deeply grateful to GlobalGiving for its collaboration and for helping us connect this urgent local need with a wider community of international donors. With this partnership, we believe we can reach our $7,500 goal and provide these three vulnerable children with the care they urgently need. Every contribution, regardless of size, can help provide food, medicine, monitoring, and essential care. We invite donors around the world to stand with these three babies and their mother at this critical moment. Together, we can help turn vulnerability into hope and give these children a chance to grow, survive, and thrive. Thank you to every donor who has already contributed and to GlobalGiving for helping make this mission possible.

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Apr 27, 2026
Saving Three Babies in Distress in Munigi

By Ferdinand | COORDINATOR

1. Context and Rationale

In Munigi, Nyiragongo territory in eastern DRC, many families live in extreme poverty with very limited access to healthcare. Newborns especially premature babies and multiple births are highly vulnerable to severe malnutrition.

Amani’s triplets are in a critical condition: severe underweight, lack of therapeutic nutrition, and no consistent medical follow-up. Without urgent intervention, their survival is at immediate risk.

2. Project Objective

The main objective is to save the lives of these three infants by providing emergency nutritional and medical care, while strengthening the family’s ability to sustain them during the most critical early months.

3. Activities Implemented and Planned

Since the project started:

Initial community mobilization has been conducted
Emergency food support has been provided through early donations
The $60 raised so far has been used to purchase flour for nutritional porridge, ensuring an immediate response

Planned activities include:

Distribution of therapeutic milk and enriched porridge
Provision of essential medicines
Regular medical monitoring by local health workers
Distribution of hygiene kits and infant clothing
Support and guidance for the mother on proper infant feeding

We are currently identifying trainers and community learners to strengthen broader malnutrition prevention efforts. Full project implementation is scheduled to begin in November 2025.

4. Expected Results

Stabilization and improvement of the babies’ nutritional status
Significant reduction in the risk of infant mortality
Strengthened immunity and early development
Increased capacity of the mother to provide proper care
Contribution to stronger community responses to child malnutrition

5. Project Budget

The total project budget is estimated at $7,500, covering:

Therapeutic nutrition
Essential healthcare
Monitoring and follow-up
Hygiene kits and infant clothing

To date, $60 has been raised, already making a concrete impact by enabling an initial food intervention.

6. Partnership and Mobilization

Through collaboration with GlobalGiving, the project benefits from international visibility and a trusted fundraising platform. This partnership increases confidence that the funding goal will be reached and the project successfully implemented.

7. Transparency and Accountability

All funds are used transparently and directly allocated to the urgent needs of the children. Careful monitoring ensures effectiveness and accountability to donors.

8. Acknowledgment

We sincerely thank everyone who has already contributed. Your support, no matter the amount, has made the first life-saving actions possible.

9. Call for Support

Today, three lives depend on collective action. Every contribution matters and can make the difference between life and death.

We warmly invite all donors, partners, and supporters:
join this humanitarian effort and help give these children a chance to survive.

Together, with your support and this strong collaboration, we are confident that this goal will be achieved and that these three babies will have the chance to grow, live, and hope for a better future.

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