Support Returnees in Masisi, North Kivu Today

Project Summary

The “Support Returnees in Masisi, North Kivu Today” project aims to assist families who fled the conflict in Masisi and sought refuge in Goma. As they return to their devastated villages, most find themselves without food, shelter, or basic means of survival. This initiative provides direct and immediate support to help them rebuild their homes, restart agricultural activities, and regain long-term stability.

Context and Rationale

The crisis in Eastern DRCongo has caused massive displacement. Families returning to Masisi face destroyed homes, abandoned fields, and the total loss of their belongings. Their current situation is extremely fragile:

• no resources to restart farming,
• no building materials to reconstruct homes,
• high risk of hunger and malnutrition,
• increased vulnerability among children and the elderly.

Given the urgency, coordinated humanitarian assistance is essential to support their return and recovery.

Project Objectives

1. Provide immediate life-saving support through food distribution.
2. Restart agricultural activities by supplying seeds and small livestock.
3. Support the reconstruction of homes through essential materials.
4. Restore dignity and self-reliance among returning households.
5. Strengthen social and economic recovery in Masisi and neighboring areas.

Target Population

The project supports returnee families in Masisi and surrounding villages. Most households are composed of women, children, and vulnerable individuals who lost everything during the conflict.

Planned Activities

• Distribution of food for immediate survival.
• Provision of adapted seeds and small livestock.
• Supply of basic construction materials for house rebuilding.
• Field follow-up and coaching to relaunch livelihoods.
• Community mobilization to reinforce solidarity and resilience.

Expected Impact

Over time, this project will:

• reduce extreme poverty among returnee households,
• help restart the local economy,
• strengthen family autonomy,
• stabilize villages and reduce the risk of further displacement.

By supporting this initiative, donors help restore hope, dignity, and long-term resilience for families striving to rebuild their lives.

Project Budget

The total project cost is USD 80,000.
No funds have been raised yet, but our partnership with GlobalGiving provides a highly trusted platform to mobilize the resources needed and reach this goal.

Partnership with GlobalGiving

Through GlobalGiving, we gain visibility within a large and engaged donor community. This collaboration strengthens our credibility, ensures transparency, and increases our capacity to fund a project that can transform the future of hundreds of families.

Call to Donors

We warmly invite individuals, organizations, and partners to support this impactful initiative.
Every contribution, no matter how small, brings hope to families rebuilding their lives after war. Together, we can restore homes, farms, and the future of entire communities.

Acknowledgements

We extend our sincere gratitude to all those who have already contributed or are considering supporting this project. Your generosity gives these families the strength to stand again and look toward a more stable and dignified future.

Executive Summary (English Translation)

In response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the armed conflict in Masisi, North Kivu (DR Congo), this project aims to support displaced families returning to their home villages. In partnership with GlobalGiving, we have launched an initiative to meet urgent needs and lay the foundations for sustainable recovery. Our goal is to raise USD $80,000 to provide life-saving resources such as food, livestock, seeds, and construction materials to these vulnerable populations by working directly with community task forces in the communes of Goma and Karisimbi, which include 18 neighborhoods.

1. Project Background and Rationale

Following the outbreak of conflict in Masisi, thousands of families fled to Goma. Today, as security gradually improves, many are returning only to find their homes destroyed, their lands abandoned, and no means of survival.

These families are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance to rebuild their lives. Their vulnerability requires an integrated response combining emergency aid (food, shelter) and resilience-building (seeds, livestock, housing reconstruction, and community mobilization).

2. Project Objectives

General Objective:

To support the social and economic reintegration of returning families in Masisi through multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance.

Specific Objectives:

• Provide emergency aid (food, livestock, seeds) to 600 returning families.
• Rehabilitate or reconstruct 300 homes through community collaboration.
• Strengthen the capacity of 18 neighborhood task forces for coordinated local response.

3. Target Area

Province: North Kivu
City: Goma

Targeted Communes:

• Goma Commune (7 neighborhoods: Mikeno, Mapendo, Les Volcans, Katindo, Keshero, Himbi, Lac-Vert)
• Karisimbi Commune (11 neighborhoods: Kahembe, Katoyi, Majengo, Mabanga-Nord, Mabanga-Sud, Kasika, Murara, Virunga, Ndosho, Mugunga, Bujovu)

Each neighborhood has a community task force which will serve as a direct implementation partner.

4. Target Beneficiaries

• 600 returning families (approx. 4,200 individuals)
• 18 local task forces (one per neighborhood)
• Broader local communities benefit from improved socio-economic conditions

5. Key Project Activities

Key Activities

Description

1. Beneficiary Identification

In collaboration with local task forces

2. Food Kit Distribution

Rice, beans, salt, oil – one-month supply

3. Provision of Livestock

Goats and poultry to revive family farming

4. Seed Distribution

Maize, beans, cassava

5. Construction Material Support

Nails, sheets, wood, cement

6. Community Awareness Campaigns

Topics: health, social cohesion, food security

7. Monitoring and Evaluation

Monthly reports, site visits, community feedback

6. GlobalGiving Partnership

Our strategic partnership with GlobalGiving offers a trusted international platform for fundraising, transparent communication, and global donor mobilization. GlobalGiving provides:

• Increased visibility with international donors
• Secure and transparent funding processes
• Monitoring and communication tools to build trust

Through GlobalGiving, we are confident in reaching our fundraising goal and maximizing impact.

7. Logical Framework

Objectives

Indicators

Verification Sources

Assumptions

General: Social and economic reintegration

% of families who rebuild homes

Field reports, testimonials

Security is maintained in Masisi

Objective 1: Emergency support

600 kits distributed

Distribution reports

Local supplies are available

Objective 2: Housing rehabilitation

300 homes rebuilt or repaired

Photos, technical reports

Access to construction materials

Objective 3: Task force strengthening

18 training sessions conducted

Attendance sheets, evaluations

Community engagement remains high

8. Budget Summary (USD)

Budget Item

Estimated Cost

Food Assistance

$20,000

Livestock (goats, poultry)

$12,000

Agricultural Seeds

$8,000

Construction Materials

$25,000

Logistics (transport, storage)

$6,000

Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation

$5,000

Total Budget

$80,000

Current Funding Status:
We have currently raised $0, but with GlobalGiving’s support, we are confident we will reach our goal through international solidarity.

9. Expected Results

• 600 returning families receive essential aid
• 300 homes rebuilt or repaired
• Livestock and farming activities are restored
• Local task forces are trained and active in coordination
• Strengthened community stability and resilience

10. Project Duration

Estimated Duration: 12 months

• 3 months: Preparation and logistics
• 6 months: Implementation
• 3 months: Monitoring, adjustment, closure

11. Conclusion & Call to Action

This project provides a tangible and timely response to a silent humanitarian crisis. By helping Masisi returnees rebuild their lives, you invest in resilience, peace, and long-term self-reliance.

Your support through GlobalGiving is more than a donation—it’s a commitment to dignity, hope, and recovery. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference.

Join us. Help us rebuild Masisi.