World Vision Canada

Published purpose

The humanitarian and security situations in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo remain a cause for concern. North Kivu, South Kivu and Orientale Province are plagued by serious human rights violations, food insecurity, high mortality and morbidity rates, horrific sexual violence and considerable and continuing displacement of population groups, which leads to medical, sanitary and nutritional problems. While a large number of displaced have returned home with a return to stability in some areas, the forcibly displaced people are still estimated at over two million and live alongside vulnerable hosting communities. The objective of the project is to contribute to increased safety and dignity of returnee and receiving communities in Masisi, North Kivu. Through this project, World Vision addresses the emergency health, water and sanitation needs of vulnerable populations. Activities include: training of health care staff for identification and treatment of malnutrition; distribution of insecticide-treated bed- nets to families with malnourished children; and rehabilitation of basic water and sanitation services.