Support Orphaned Children in Goma, DR Congo

1. Background and Rationale

The city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has been facing a prolonged humanitarian crisis. Armed conflict, extreme poverty, and diseases such as HIV/AIDS have left many children without parental care. These orphaned children often live on the streets, exposed to hunger, illness, abuse, and exclusion from education.

Without timely and sustainable intervention, these children risk remaining trapped in a cycle of violence, marginalization, and despair. This humanitarian project was designed to respond to this urgent reality by restoring dignity, protection, and hope to some of the most vulnerable children.

2. Overall Project Objective

The project Support Orphaned Children in Goma, DR Congo aims to sustainably improve the living conditions of 50 orphaned children in Goma by providing them with a safe, protective environment that supports their physical, emotional, and educational development.

3. Specific Objectives

• Provide safe and dignified shelter for orphaned children
• Ensure daily access to nutritious food
• Facilitate access to basic healthcare services
• Provide school kits and ensure school enrollment
• Offer psychosocial and emotional support
• Strengthen the capacity of caregivers and trainers

4. Beneficiaries

• 50 orphaned children, girls and boys aged 5 to 17
• Indirect beneficiaries include local communities and the city of Goma

5. Planned Key Activities

• Expansion and improvement of sleeping facilities (beds, mattresses, blankets)
• Regular provision of nutritious meals
• Basic medical care and health follow-up
• Distribution of school kits and educational support
• Identification and training of caregivers and trainers
• Creation of safe spaces for learning, play, and recreation

The project is currently in the phase of identifying trainers and beneficiaries, a critical step ahead of the planned operational launch in November 2025.

6. Budget and Funding Status

• Total project budget: USD 85,000
• Funds raised to date: USD 91

This initial funding was made possible through our collaboration with GlobalGiving, a trusted and strategic fundraising partner. This partnership strengthens the project’s visibility and gives us strong confidence that the fundraising target will be progressively achieved.

Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to protecting and transforming children’s lives.

7. Expected Results and Impact

Short- and medium-term outcomes:

• 50 children protected from street life and violence
• Improved health, nutrition, and emotional well-being
• Effective access to education in a stable environment

Long-term impact:

• Educated, healthy, and empowered young adults
• Reduction in the number of street children in Goma
• Contribution to social recovery and community resilience

This project represents a long-term investment in a generation that will help rebuild Goma and promote children’s rights.

8. Call for Solidarity

We make a heartfelt appeal to donors, partners, and all people of goodwill: your support can change lives. By contributing to this project, you are offering more than material assistance—you are offering protection, opportunity, and hope.

Every donation matters. Every act of generosity saves lives.

9. Acknowledgements

We extend our sincere gratitude to GlobalGiving and to all donors who have already contributed to this project. Your trust and commitment are a powerful source of hope for these children.

Thanks to your support, we are confident that the funding goal will be reached and that this project will have a lasting and meaningful impact in Goma.