WHG leads humanitarian visits to Goma, where hundreds of children live on the streets. They are often abandoned by their families or have fled difficult family situations. Without shelter, without food, and without education, their daily life is a struggle for survival. The lives of street children in Goma are marked by hunger, cold and violence. They constantly face dangers such as disease, exploitation, sexual abuse, alcohol and crime. Most of them have no access to medical care or basic social services. Most street children in Goma are left to their own devices, without an adult present to protect them. Children generally work on the streets begging or doing small street trading. Older people are often exposed to illicit activities and prostitution. Street children in Goma also face social discrimination and stigma. They are often seen as a nuisance to society and are often targets of violence. Local police often chase them from city centers and send them to remote areas where they continue to live in precarious conditions. Despite these difficult situations, some street children in Goma also have moments of joy. They often seek the company of other street children, and share moments of camaraderie and solidarity with them. They are full of life and dynamism, and they often have dreams and aspirations. WHG’s concern is to find a partner in order to set up a transitional reception and orientation center for their learning of trades such as mechanics, carpentry, sewing; By implementing these programs World Hope Givers « WHG »World Hope Givers « WHG »World Hope Givers « WHG » will also be able to provide them with educational, psychosocial and medical support, and Family Tracing and Reunification as well as safe shelter, where they can rest, eat and benefit from health care. To conclude, the lives of children living on the streets in Goma are difficult, but they can benefit from support in their daily lives. Hopefully we will find people of good will to follow in our footsteps to bring change and improve the living conditions.
Most street children in Goma are left to their own devices, without an adult present to protect them. Children generally work on the streets begging or doing small street trading. Older people are often exposed to illicit activities and prostitution. Street children in Goma also face social discrimination and stigma. They are often seen as a nuisance to society and are often targets of violence. Local police often chase them from city centers and send them to remote areas where they continue to live in precarious conditions. Despite these difficult situations, some street children in Goma also have moments of joy. They often seek the company of other street children, and share moments of camaraderie and solidarity with them. They are full of life and dynamism, and they often have dreams and aspirations. WHG’s concern is to find a partner in order to set up a transitional reception and orientation center for their learning of trades such as mechanics, carpentry, sewing; By implementing these programs WHG will also be able to provide them with educational, psychosocial and medical support, and Family Tracing and Reunification as well as safe shelter, where they can rest, eat and benefit from health care. To conclude, the lives of children living on the streets in Goma are difficult, but they can benefit from support in their daily lives. Hopefully we will find people of good will to follow in our footsteps to bring change and improve the living conditions of vulnerable children in this city.
