By Misa Ito | Member of Advocacy Team
On Wednesday, February 26, we met with the mayor of Uvira, a city in eastern Congo, to initiate the first phase of emergency assistance.
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Our organization, Terra Renaissance, is based in Bukavu, while Uvira lies to the south, near the Burundi border. Several of our local staff members have temporarily relocated from Bukavu to Uvira to provide urgent humanitarian aid.
Following their advance through Bukavu, M23 forces moved south and launched attacks on Uvira as well. At one point, gunfire erupted in the city center, forcing us to suspend planned aid operations temporarily. For their safety, staff members were confined to their shelter, unable to leave.
As of February 26, banks and gas stations in Uvira remain closed, but the situation has stabilized enough for us to resume emergency assistance.
During our meeting, the mayor of Uvira expressed deep gratitude for our swift response in such a difficult time. He also acknowledged our ongoing waterway improvement project, which empowers local residents by equipping them with cobblestone manufacturing skills to enhance resilience against future crises.
Despite the challenges on the ground, we were able to meet with the mayor and city officials to inform them of our planned support efforts.
Providing Critical Aid to Hospitals
Our next priority is delivering essential aid to a hospital in Uvira, where many people —injured or displaced by the attacks—are seeking urgent care. We will provide emergency relief supplies.
We are committed to ensuring that this assistance reaches those in need while keeping our staff’s safety as our highest priority.
Your Support Makes This Possible
The ability to act quickly in times of crisis is only possible because of your generous support. We will continue to update you on the progress of our assistance efforts and the impact on the hospitals and communities we serve.
Your continued interest and solidarity mean everything to us. Thank you for standing with us during this critical time.
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