Kinshasa Floods: DR Congo Women Group Calls for Support for Affected Victims
The DR Congo government had earlier announced plans to take charge of burying the victims of the floods.
The DR Congo Network of Women Leaders for Access to Speech, popularly known by the French acronym RFLAF, has issued a heartfelt call for support for the victims of recent floods in Kinshasa.
The women’s group, composed of concerned citizens and activists, in a statement shared with journalists on Thursday, expressed deep concern over the plight of those affected by the April 5 flooding, urging individuals, organisations, and government agencies to come together and provide assistance to those in need.
HumAngle reported how the devastating floods led to the death of 30 persons and the displacement of over 5,000 households. Already, the DR Congo government has announced that it will take charge of burying the victims of the floods.
As many families are left without access to basic necessities like food, water, and shelter, RFLAF calls for immediate action to address major humanitarian crises.
“Among the most vulnerable, several women and children are right now without shelter, in a seriously precarious situation and exposed to multiple risks”, Grace Ngyke Kangundu, National Coordinator of RFLAF said in a statement.
“We call on the Minister of Gender, Family and Children to intensify the humanitarian assistance efforts by putting in place emergency structures to help women and children affected.”
The RFLAF added that its members remain committed to supporting those affected and giving refuge to those most affected by the natural disaster.
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