Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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• Conflict has brought misery and pain to the
  Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Some 1.3 million people have been displaced by
  fighting amid suffering on a vast scale.

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• Beatrices husband was killed by rebels as he
  slept. She now faces bringing up four children
  alone and theres another child on the way.

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• At the age of 11, Prince is an orphan.
• His parents were shot by rebels last August. His
  home now is a camp for the displaced.
• I want peace everyone is crying out for
  peace, says Prince.

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• Nyiravogo is grief-stricken.
• The 40-year-old faces an uncertain future after
  her husband was murdered outside their home.
• She has to support a three-month-old son and four
  other children.

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• Miujiza Kisangani and his family in front of the
  shelter thats now their home. We are really
  helpless. Our future is uncertain, he says.

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Tearfunds response

• Since last autumn, weve supplied clothes,
  shelter, medical treatment, water and sanitation,
  to more than 75,000 of the most vulnerable
  victims of the conflict.
• Through our local church-based partners were
  also offering counselling and spiritual support
  to those who have been traumatised.

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Why we need your help

• With the prospects of peace improving, were
  looking to increase our help so more people can
  rebuild their lives.
• Tearfund has launched an emergency appeal so our
  partners can provide more vital aid.
• 28 could provide two families with seeds and
  agricultural tools ready for the planting season.
• 55 could provide a family of with emergency
  household items, water containers and blankets.
• 107 could provide a family with a household
  latrine and materials to repair their house.
• .

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Please pray

• Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless
  maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
  salm 823

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Please pray

• For lasting peace in DR Congo
• For an end to ethnic tension and foreign
  interference
• For people to be able to rebuild their lives
• For greater humanitarian aid to relieve
  suffering
• For Gods comfort for the bereaved and orphaned

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Please pray

• For the recovery of those with physical injuries
• For the emotional healing of the traumatised
• For the holistic care of women who have been
  raped
• For the restoration of livelihoods
• For an effective spiritual response from the
  local church
• For courage for Tearfund partners, HEAL Africa
  and PSSP

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Please help us

• To find out more and to make a donation to our
  emergency appeal for the Democratic Republic of
  Congo, go to www.tearfund.ie
• All Photos Richard Hanson/Tearfund