MARK THE DATE COREHE’S NEXT DRCONGO GATHERING

• Updated on March 28, 2026
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The next Gathering Point for Congo on Zoom will be on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 1pm UK time, 2pm Congo time, 3pm East Africa time. The correct link is in the button below.In the next Gathering Point we will hear from Pecos Kulihoshi Musikami from COJESKI-DRC, who will share findings from a dialogue with refugees in Kinshasa. Marcel Cirhuza will share updates from North Kivu and the work of his organisation Fountain of Hope alongside his colleagues Yasmine and Maria. We will hear from South Kivu through our connection with Nelson Vave in Fizi. We were happy to receive a donation of £1000 this week to contribute towards our campaign for Congo.When you receive the Gathering Point confirmation email remember to click the link “add to calendar”, that way you will be reminded of the Gathering Points coming up every month.Register for the next Gathering Points (Click Here)  Updates from North KivuIn Goma, particularly in the western neighbourhood of Mugunga, the situation is marked by repeated armed confrontations. During the night of 15–16 March 2026, there were exchanges of heavy and light weapons between Wazalendo fighters and M23 elements. Residents reported violent clashes that caused panic, and there were also reports of looting of shops in the area.A separate report from the same period states that 13 Wazalendo fighters were killed and 3 captured during a night attack. The attackers were said to have come from Virunga Park and were reportedly attempting to loot food supplies. These incidents are taking place in what is described as an already tense context, following recent drone strikes in Goma that caused civilian deaths, including a UNICEF employee. Overall, the updates point to continued insecurity in parts of the city, with both armed clashes and incidents affecting local businesses and residents. Please support the work our partners are doing on our campaign pageIn the Hauts Plateaux of Uvira territory, clashes on 16 March 2026 between FARDC (supported by Wazalendo) and AFC-M23/Twigwaneho led to the displacement of around 5,000 people. Many fled into the bush or to nearby villages, and schools in surrounding areas were closed. Gunfire was still being reported after the initial fighting, including in neighbouring villages.Elsewhere in South Kivu, insecurity is also reflected in more localised incidents. In Misisi, an attempted robbery led to the shooting of three civilians, including a pregnant woman, all of whom later died. In Mukera, the killing of a FARDC soldier was followed by gunfire from other soldiers in the village. In Uvira town, the governor called for unity and support to national efforts for peace, while local groups are organising activities to address plastic waste and environmental concerns..On Sunday, 15 March 2026, a distribution of school kits took place at Kilulwe Primary School in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, organised by Actions pour la paix et le développement communautaire (APDC).A total of 25 vulnerable orphaned children received support (below), including 18 girls and 7 boys. Each child was provided with exercise books and pens.Nelson Vave, National Coordinator of APDC, who will be presenting in our next Gathering Point, acknowledged the contribution and encouraged continued support for vulnerable children affected by the war in eastern DRC. He also called on others to contribute to similar efforts.The headteacher of Kilulwe Primary School also thanked the donors for the support. He noted that needs remain, particularly for school uniforms, hygiene products, and food for school meals. He added that some orphaned children are still unable to attend school due to poverty, and that some schools are operating in poor conditions where further support is required Learn more about the work our partners are doing on our campaign pagePecos Kulihoshi Musikami from COJESKI-DRC, a refugee-led organisation working with displaced communities in Kinshasa, will present on their first ever community dialogue with refugees in the city (above).The dialogue brought together 14 refugee leaders in a 3-hour meeting to share their experiences and priorities. Participants highlighted challenges including lack of documentation, limited access to humanitarian support, and experiences of discrimination.The discussion also explored the absence of clear pathways to resettlement and the additional stigma faced by some groups, including Rwandan refugees. The meeting resulted in a set of concrete priorities, including strengthening knowledge of refugee rights, supporting the development of refugee-led associations, and building dialogue with local authorities. Follow live updates on ReframeOur partners in DRC are regularly sharing their updates in real time on Reframe and you can now login to comment and engage with their posts. This gives people from all over the world the chance to interact with front-line leaders in the conflict areas of DRC. Providing moral support, sharing community updates on your own platforms and learning about the day to day realities of life in Eastern Congo are some of the many ways you can contribute without simply donating. Anyone with a Google account can login as guest using the link below. Login hereThank you for your continued support. Please share the link to our campaign with others.