Here is the latest report from Pastor Raha Muzibao, in Bukavu, D.R. Congo;
Many people from Goma fled 180km south to Bukavu seeking safety and shelter.
Their situation remains critical. Millions of displaced people are starving, face hunger and hardship.
There are thousands of families living in unfinished buildings with their children without food, drinking water and their life condition deteriorates daily.
We are so thankful for the assistance from local and international organizations as well as our Congolese government, but the reality is that the needs are so immense, beyond human imagination!
These displaced people and their children are facing a great humanitarian crisis due to severe hunger and lack of proper sanitation.
——————-
Suzan’s testimony
My name is Suzan, I am 43, a mother of 6 children, a widow my husband died in civil war in North Kivu.
May 22, 2021 as the radio announced that Nyiragongo volcano erupted, people must immediately leave their homes and evacuate the areas.
I didn’t know what would happen to me and my family. I was out of my mind with fear. I left my poor home carried out with me my 6 children. We left empty-handed.
Imagine, following thousands of people running away to save their lives. One day of walking, and we were very exhausted out of energy. A miracle took place as I saw an old lorry headed to Bukavu. I took courage and jumped in together with the children. It’s all that I can remember. We sat down..... there were no benches, just an empty lorry.
I arrived in Bukavu with my 6 children and other displaced people. I now have nowhere to go, I am staying in an unfinished building without beds, chairs, and other basic necessities
It is true that the volcano eruption brought a lot of discomfort and loss of any hope (especially in going back to Goma…. to nothing! Our houses are now unrecognizable and in a stone shape.)
The love that people have shown is overwhelming but the question remains on how to survive in a new environment with no job and nothing to stand on, children in need, and many other necessities.
Unimaginable suffering! All we can do is ask for help from people with charitable hearts who are willing to assist.
We believe that it is only if we hold hands and pray that we the affected community of Goma can find hope again and be able to move forward. But before that happens we need you to walk with us and hold our hands.
Raha Muzibao
Wezesha Foundation DRC