67 orphaned and vulnerable children receive school kits in Nyiragongo

Sixty-seven orphaned and vulnerable children in Nyiragongo territory, North Kivu, received school supplies ahead of the 2026-27 school year in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The local NGO Jirani Msaada handed out the assistance on Saturday, Aug. 29, shortly before classes were due to begin on Sept. 1. Each beneficiary received notebooks, pens, a school uniform and a pair of shoes.

The initiative is funded through donations collected from members of the public over recent months. Jackson Kavyavu, the organization’s coordinator, said Jirani Msaada has carried out the effort for the fourth consecutive year. “Throughout the year, Jirani Msaada collects school supplies to help vulnerable children prepare properly for the start of the school year,” he said.

The NGO also supports some beneficiaries during their schooling by covering school fees when resources allow and providing health assistance. It said, however, that many needs remain in Nyiragongo, including difficulties faced by children affected by malnutrition. Jirani Msaada called on members of the public to continue supporting vulnerable children in the territory.

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Throughout the year, Jirani Msaada collects school supplies to help vulnerable children prepare properly for the start of the school year.