Over 2.3 million people have fled the war in North Kivu since 2022, most of them women and children. According to the UNHCR, the city of Goma welcomed over 521,000 displaced people in 2023, for a city with approximately 1.6 million inhabitants. In Goma, 1 in 3 people is a war refugee.

Despite the presence of international and local NGOs, humanitarian aid is extremely rare and often insufficient.

According to Radio Okapi, about ten people died of hunger in the Rusayo 3 site during April 2024 alone. To survive, thousands of displaced women and children walk daily for miles to beg in the city of Goma. Displaced young girls go as far as selling their bodies, sometimes for a meager sum of 1000 FC (about 0.5 USD).

Our Solution

The HODARI Fund's mission is to promote the empowerment and socio-economic integration of women displaced by war, while restoring their dignity and resilience.

This fund, in the form of a revolving loan, enables these women to start income-generating activities. Distributed and repaid collectively, it strengthens cooperation and trust within the groups, ensuring loan repayment commitments are respected. A solidarity fund, financed by weekly contributions, allows for a monthly community action of general interest to be funded.

Impacts

Impressive Success Rate

Thanks to the participants' commitment, the loan repayment rate reaches 97%, demonstrating their determination to succeed.

Rapid Growth

Launched in February 2024 with only 12 women, the HODARI Fund quickly gained momentum. In just 4 months, 21 women now benefit from this support, driven by repayments and solidarity among them.

Food Autonomy

Displaced women gain food autonomy, a victory that benefits their entire household, strengthening family security and stability.

A Better Future for Children

Thanks to the HODARI Fund, 5 households have been able to send their children to school. Among them, two have even graduated this year, opening the door to new opportunities for these young people.

Campaign Evolution

Fonds Hodari

Ends 12/31/2024

$2,100

Soutien à nos bénévoles

Ends 12/31/2024

$4,000

Donate

" Don’t just see a refugee camp as a disaster area, but also as a production unit, a seedbed of hope, a marker of dignity. "

Let’s shape the world we want.

Different Ways to Support the Hodari Fund

Donation

Donate now

$0.01

(HT)

Subscription

Monthly Donation

$0.50

494

(HT)

Donation

Support 10 Women

$1,000

987,606

(HT)

Donation

Support 21 Women

$2,100

0.02073972

(HT)

Donation

Support Our Volunteers

988

(HT)

Donate

More than 2.3 million people have fled the war in North Kivu since 2022, most of whom are women and children. According to UNHCR, the city of Goma has taken in over 521,000 displaced people in 2023 for a city of about 1.6 million inhabitants. In Goma, 1 in 3 people is a war displaced person.

Despite the presence of international and local NGOs, humanitarian aid is extremely rare and often insufficient.

According to Radio Okapi, ten people died of hunger at the Rusayo 3 site in April 2024 alone. To survive, thousands of displaced women and children walk daily for miles to beg in the city of Goma. Displaced young girls even resort to selling their bodies, sometimes for as little as 1000 FC (about 0.5 USD).

Donate

Our Solution

The HODARI Fund aims to promote the empowerment and socioeconomic integration of women displaced by war, while restoring their dignity and resilience.

This fund, in the form of a revolving loan, enables these women to start income-generating activities. Distributed and repaid collectively, it strengthens cooperation and trust within the groups, thereby ensuring commitment to repayment obligations. A solidarity fund, sustained by weekly contributions, finances a community project of general interest each month.

Campaign Evolution

Fonds Hodari

Ends 12/31/2024

$2,100

Soutien à nos bénévoles

Ends 12/31/2024

$4,000

Impacts

An Impressive Success Rate

Thanks to the commitment of the participants, the loan repayment rate reaches 97%, demonstrating their determination to succeed.

Rapid Growth

Launched in February 2024 with only 12 women, the HODARI Fund quickly gained momentum. In just 4 months, 21 women now benefit from this support, propelled by repayments and mutual solidarity.

Food Autonomy

Displaced women gain food autonomy, a victory that benefits their entire household, thus strengthening family security and stability.

A Better Future for Children

Thanks to the HODARI Fund, 5 households have been able to send their children to school. Among them, two even obtained their high school diploma this year, opening doors to new opportunities for these young people.