Support Returnees in Masisi, North Kivu Today

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.