ORPHANS & WIDOWS AIDDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Support orphans and widows
in South Kivu.
Explore the context of displacement in South Kivu and contact OWAID about current regional outreach for children, widows and families.
People, place and practical support
Keeping South Kivu's displaced families in view.
South Kivu is an eastern province of Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is one of the areas UNHCR identifies in its account of the country's internal displacement crisis, alongside neighbouring North Kivu.
Care for displaced families includes recognising the responsibilities that remain with parents and relatives through uncertainty. OWAID's concern for orphan and widow support links children's education with the housing and health needs of the household around them.
Speak with OWAID about its current work with displaced Congolese families and any opportunities relevant to South Kivu. Our faith inspires service shaped by compassion, respect and the equal worth of people from every community.
- Education and family continuity
- Housing for vulnerable households
- Health and support for caregivers
This page provides regional context. Contact OWAID to confirm current outreach, available projects and the arrangements for any location-specific gift.
Help with a clear purpose
Care for families facing displacement.
Support for conflict-affected households needs to be shaped by safety, access and local coordination. OWAID’s priorities include practical relief, education, healthcare and a more stable foundation for widows and children.
You can help through a one-time gift, ongoing support, fundraising or an appropriate partnership. The team can discuss a program’s scope, budget and the information available to supporters.
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Related communities
and regional information.
External background information does not imply an affiliation between OWAID and the source organization.
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Questions about support
in South Kivu.
How can I support families in South Kivu?
Contact OWAID to discuss current needs, program availability and whether a location-specific gift can be arranged. The team can explain the relevant scope and giving instructions.
Which kinds of support are priorities?
OWAID’s program priorities include housing, school support, skills, healthcare, essentials and empowerment. A local family’s needs and practical coordination determine the appropriate response.
Can I visit or send goods directly?
Please contact the team before planning travel or shipping goods. Access, permissions, safeguarding, transport and current needs must be considered first.
Together, we can help
a family begin again.
Give toward a home, a school year or the everyday care that makes a future possible.