Supporting Returnee and Displaced Children in Nyanzalac

In Nyanzalac commune, WiGLI stands beside children of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees, who face compounded vulnerabilities due to displacement and poverty. These children often endure disrupted education, inadequate nutrition, and lack of access to basic services.

The Challenges

  • Housing Instability: Upon return, 74% of returnees reported challenges in finding housing, with many families living in temporary shelters or overcrowded conditions.
  • Food Insecurity: Nearly 70% of returnee households consume only one meal per day, highlighting severe food shortages.
  • Educational Barriers: Only 50% of repatriated children have been reintegrated into school, with many at risk of dropping out due to socio-economic difficulties.
  • Psychosocial Strain: The trauma of displacement and reintegration often leads to emotional and psychological challenges, particularly among children.

WiGLI’s Response

WiGLI mobilized resources to provide rice, beans, flour, and soap, helping families stabilize during their resettlement journey. Beyond immediate relief, these actions foster community solidarity and create a foundation for resilience, aligning with WiGLI’s mission to strengthen families and ensure that every child grows up in dignity, hope, and safety.

Your support can make a tangible difference. With a single gesture of hope, you can help provide:

  • Essential Food Supplies: Ensuring families have the nutrition they need to thrive.
  • Educational Materials: Enabling children to continue their education without interruption.
  • Psychosocial Support: Offering counseling and care to help children heal from trauma.

Together, we can transform lives and build a brighter future for these children. [Support WiGLI’s Work]