Mineral riches
Congo, a wealthy country
East Congo's mineral wealth contrasts sharply with the extreme poverty caused by the region's ongoing conflict.
The violent conflict particularly affects the most vulnerable - girls and women - we become targets in the struggle for resources. Sexual violence is used as a weapon of war.
The Congolese government fails to adequately protect its citizens, and various militias take matters into their own hands.
Furthermore, the borders are porous. More and more countries are encroaching on the area, exploiting its mineral resources at the expense of the local population.
Medical and psychological
How we help
Mamas for Africa cannot end the conflict. But we can make society better by supporting girls and women. With your help, they grow into strong survivors who take control of their lives, using their resilience as a stepping stone to peace.
Mamas for Africa is well known in eastern Congo. In 2023, we helped 2.901 women who experienced sexual violence or serious gynecological conditions.
We provide medical care and, when necessary, arrange hospitalization, covering the costs of care and operations. We also offer much-needed psychological support because trauma needs to heal. Too often, survivors are rejected by their communities, and we are often their only hope, especially in remote villages.
Raising awareness
Women and men: together for a better world
Mamas for Africa is also dedicated to raising awareness. Our local teams engage the entire community - women and men alike. In parish centers, village squares, schools, and on the radio, we address topics such as equal rights, sexual violence, rejection, and positive masculinity. Taboos are broken, and conversations are started.
