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Since the occupation of several areas of the city of Goma by the M23 rebels in February 2025,
the population has faced an extremely severe humanitarian crisis. According to the Health Cluster,
over 12.9 million people in the DRC are affected by health and nutrition crises, with 6 million targeted
for interventions, yet only 10% of these people actually receive assistance. Data from humanitarian
working groups in the DRC show a rapid deterioration in living conditions: primary healthcare facilities
are either destroyed or inaccessible, leaving survivors without essential medical care, while the
prevalence of acute malnutrition is sharply rising—over 43%—particularly affecting children under five
and pregnant women. Cases of sexual and gender-based violence are increasing amid total insecurity,
and the spread of epidemic-prone diseases is accelerating due to lack of clean water and poor hygiene
conditions. Moreover, thousands of children have been forced to drop out of school, depriving an
entire generation of their fundamental right to education. Internally displaced persons, driven from
their homes, live in precarious conditions, often exposed to hunger and violence. The ban on
indigenous populations from continuing their agricultural activities, combined with the halt of the main
food supply source, has plunged the city into alarming food insecurity. This situation demands
immediate and coordinated mobilization to prevent total social collapse and avert further loss of life.
In this context, MUDI ASBL organized a food kit distribution to prevent food insecurity among the most
vulnerable populations in Goma, particularly orphans, survivors of violence, and persons with
disabilities, through food aid and strengthened advocacy to build their autonomy.

As part of our project to support vulnerable populations in Goma, a humanitarian intervention day was
organized on the scheduled date, combining several complementary actions to meet our objectives
and indicators.
The day began with the distribution of food aid to the targeted beneficiaries: orphaned children,
survivors of sexual violence, and persons with physical disabilities. A total of 66 households each
received a food kit and a dignity kit, ensuring nutritional support for approximately one week and
contributing to immediate improvements in their living conditions.

Alongside material assistance, a psychosocial support space was established based on group therapy.
This approach allowed over 66 female beneficiaries, including survivors, to freely express their trauma,
share experiences, and benefit from collective support that fosters mutual aid and resilience. For the
77 children involved, art therapy sessions and educational games were organized, creating moments
of relaxation and emotional strengthening in a safe environment.
From a social inclusion perspective, targeted discussions were held with persons living with disabilities
to gather valuable information about their daily realities and specific needs during the humanitarian
crisis. These data will help guide future interventions and improve aid adaptation.
At the end of the day, beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude to MUDI ASBL for its ongoing
commitment and support, emphasizing that this assistance restored their hope and dignity amid the
crisis in Goma.

A significant number of women survivors lack access to healthcare, which has become costly,
due to insufficient financial resources, worsening their vulnerability and hindering recovery.
Many children are deprived of primary healthcare and treatment for epidemic diseases such
as measles due to the lack of free services and extreme family poverty.
Several children show signs of acute malnutrition but cannot receive appropriate medical care
because of socio-economic vulnerability and the gradual withdrawal of several humanitarian
partners in the area.

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