2023

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Democratic Republic of Congo

DRC Refugee Camp Fire

Survivors of two fires at the Malicha internally displaced camp in Fizi, Congo, line up to receive humanitarian aid from The United Methodist Church.
Photo by Photo: East Congo Episcopal Area

East Congo Episcopal Area is responding to a terrible fire in the Malicha IDP Camp in Fizi, DRC, where people displaced by armed conflict gathered for safety. In this camp with a population of 45,000, 930 shelters were lost. Food and hygiene products were distributed and fire-safety education was offered.

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