Humanitaria Action for Africa

Active in the DRC, Humanitarian Action for Africa promotes human rights, environmental protection, sustainable development, and humanitarian assistance.

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Today, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and hope of the Congolese people.

May this Independence Day inspire us to keep building a future of peace, dignity, and opportunity for all.

Happy Independence Day, DRC! 🇨🇩
#DRC #IndependenceDay

[Casimir Djoko @Djoko_Casimir]

A health facility is more than a building. It is often where hope begins—or where it is lost.

During my recent visit to the rural municipality of Salamabila, in Kabambare Territory, Maniema Province, I met dedicated health workers who continue to serve their communities despite overwhelming challenges.

One conversation has stayed with me.

The medical officer explained that families are increasingly forced to choose between seeking healthcare and meeting their daily needs. Medicine shortages have become frequent. Care that was once free or heavily subsidized now often requires user fees that many simply cannot afford. Too often, children under five and pregnant women arrive too late.

These challenges go far beyond healthcare alone. Measles cases are reappearing. Polio has returned. Only around 38% of the population has access to safe drinking water, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases and malnutrition. Although the area is relatively stable, survivors of sexual violence also struggle to access the support they need.

What struck me most was not only the scale of the needs, but the determination of the health workers who continue to show up every day with very limited resources and no humanitarian partners currently supporting the health zone.

Their commitment deserves more than admiration—it deserves action.

No community should be left behind simply because it is remote. By strengthening local health services, improving access to clean water, supporting disease prevention, and investing in community resilience, we can help ensure that families in Salamabila have the opportunity not just to survive, but to thrive.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is listen. And then act.

#HumanitarianAction #GlobalHealth #DRC #Maniema #Salamabila #HealthForAll #PublicHealth #WASH #Resilience #Partnerships

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Resilient cities start with resilient people. Proud that Humanitarian Action for Africa has joined the @MillionLives Collective Urban Innovation Cohort. Together, we’ll work with communities to turn local innovation into lasting impact across Africa. Thank you for the trust. 🌍🤝

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Official launch of our emergency response in Cahi, Bagira (Bukavu, DRC). Together with ActionAid DRC and AFEDEM, and with support from the Start Fund, HAA is helping fire-affected families with food, shelter, health and protection because every family deserves hope and dignity.

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Faith That Heals.
Parfois, un simple geste peut redonner espoir, force et sourire à une personne dans le besoin. Que nos actions touchent les autres avec compassion et bienveillance.

#FaithThatHeals #Hope #CompassionInAction
#HumanitarianAction #HAA

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Thrilled to welcome Justine Cherrier to Humanitarian Action for Africa.

Her experience in economic recovery, livelihoods, and durable solutions across complex humanitarian settings will be a valuable asset as we continue strengthening locally led humanitarian action and resilience for vulnerable communities in the DRC.

At a time when humanitarian needs are increasingly interconnected with long-term recovery and self-reliance, this kind of expertise matters deeply.

Welcome to the HAA family, Justine! 🌍🤝

#HumanitarianActionForAfrica #HAA #Localization #EconomicRecovery #HumanitarianLeadership #DRC

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

📍 Mwenga, South Kivu, DRC

Crises do not start when displacement happens.
They begin long before through rising tensions, disrupted livelihoods, limited access to services, and increasing vulnerability within communities.

That is why anticipatory action matters.

Through this locally-led initiative in Mwenga, Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA), with the support of the Start Network, is working alongside communities to prepare before crisis strikes strengthening early warning, community engagement, preparedness, and rapid humanitarian readiness.

In fragile and conflict-affected contexts like eastern DRC, investing in anticipation is not only more effective it is more dignified, more humane, and more sustainable.

Local actors are not only responders.
They are the first line of preparedness, trust, and resilience.

Proud to see locally-led humanitarian action advancing in South Kivu through collaboration, community leadership, and anticipatory approaches that place people at the center of response.

#AnticipatoryAction #StartNetwork #LocallyLedAction #HumanitarianResponse #haa

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

🚨 ALERTE SANITAIRE | EBOLA 🚨

Face aux cas suspects signalés, Humanitarian Action for Africa se mobilise pour renforcer la sensibilisation communautaire et rappeler les gestes essentiels de prévention.

La lutte contre Ebola commence par l’information, la vigilance et l’adoption de bons réflexes.

✅ Lavez-vous régulièrement les mains
✅ Évitez tout contact avec les liquides corporels d’une personne malade
✅ Signalez immédiatement tout cas suspect au centre de santé le plus proche
✅ Respectez les consignes des équipes médicales

Chaque geste compte.
Chaque vigilance sauve des vies.

Protégeons nos familles, nos voisins et nos communautés.
Ensemble, agissons pour prévenir la propagation d’Ebola.

#AlerteEbola #PréventionEbola #SantéCommunautaire #HumanitarianActionForAfrica #HAA #AgissonsEnsemble #StopEbola

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA) is proud to have participated in the General Assembly of the Start Network RDC Hub, a key moment of exchange and reflection on strengthening locally led humanitarian action in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

We especially congratulate our Country Director, @Djoko_Casimir , for presenting his candidacy for the position of Chair of the Board, reflecting a strong commitment to collaborative leadership, accountability, localization, and inclusive humanitarian governance.

HAA remains committed to contributing to a stronger, more coordinated, and more transformative humanitarian ecosystem led by national and local actors.

[Casimir Djoko @Djoko_Casimir]

Participating in the General Assembly of the @hub_rdc was a meaningful moment of engagement, learning, and collective reflection on the future of locally led humanitarian action.

I had the honor of presenting my candidacy for the position of Chair of the Board, with the conviction that humanitarian leadership must become more collaborative, more locally driven, more human-centered, and focused on sustainable solutions for crisis-affected communities.

Beyond a candidacy, this experience was above all an opportunity to share a vision: a strong, credible, and inclusive hub that amplifies the voice of national organizations, promotes innovation and anticipation in humanitarian response, and strengthens governance built on trust, transparency, and solidarity.

I remain deeply grateful for the discussions, encouragement, and spirit of collaboration that shaped this General Assembly. Together, let us continue building a more locally led, equitable, and transformative humanitarian response in the DRC.@StartNetwork @sidunitedstates @AA_stabilisiert @USEmbKinshasa @MidefehopsAsbl @upddhe80066 @Humanitarian_AA @globalnetworkdr @million_lives @iki_germany @GCAdaptation @GlobalPubInvt

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Start Network DRC Hub – General Assembly 2026

Local actors are not just responders. They are leaders of change.

Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA) joined key humanitarian stakeholders during the 2026 General Assembly of the Start Network DRC Hub to advance localization, strengthen collaboration, and shape more effective humanitarian governance in the DRC.

Together, we are building:
• Stronger local leadership
• Faster humanitarian responses
• Inclusive decision-making
• Resilient communities

Because sustainable humanitarian action starts with empowered local organizations.

#Localization #HumanitarianAction #StartNetwork #DRC #CommunityResilience #HAA #HumanitarianLeadership

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Bonne fête du travail à toutes celles et ceux qui s’engagent chaque jour pour les autres.
Chez Humanitarian Action for Africa, votre engagement fait la différence.

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

We are thrilled to join the @million_lives , an initiative that spotlights trailblazing innovators who are driving brighter development outcomes for millions of people living below the poverty line.
Learn more here 👉 https://t.co/68sRDFOXln

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Happy Birthday, Mr. @Djoko_Casimir
On this special day, we celebrate not only your life but also your inspiring leadership and dedication. Your vision continues to guide and motivate us every day.
Wishing you good health, continued success, and many more years of impact and achievement.

Enjoy your day to the fullest!

[Casimir Djoko @Djoko_Casimir]

🌊 Sud-Kivu | Kalehe : Face au drame, notre responsabilité collective d’agir

Le naufrage survenu ce 7 avril 2026 à Kalehe nous rappelle, avec gravité, combien certaines réalités du quotidien exposent encore nos communautés à des risques élevés.

En tant qu’acteur humanitaire engagé sur le terrain, je tiens à exprimer ma profonde solidarité envers les familles endeuillées et les survivants, confrontés aujourd’hui à une épreuve immense.

Mais au-delà de l’émotion, ce moment appelle à un leadership responsable, concret et mobilisateur.

👉 Nous devons renforcer, ensemble :
•L’assistance immédiate aux victimes avec dignité
•La sensibilisation communautaire aux pratiques plus sûres
•Les efforts progressifs pour améliorer la sécurité du transport lacustre
•L’intégration des risques dans les stratégies locales de résilience

🤝 J’invite ici chacun — autorités, partenaires humanitaires, société civile et acteurs locaux — à se mobiliser davantage, à partager les initiatives, et à renforcer la coordination pour des actions concrètes sur le terrain.

💡 Chaque contribution compte : une action, un partenariat, une solution peut sauver des vies.

Mon engagement, à travers Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA), est clair :
continuer à agir aux côtés des communautés, en collaboration étroite avec tous les acteurs, pour transformer ces tragédies en réponses durables.

Agir ensemble aujourd’hui, c’est prévenir les drames de demain.
@USEmbKinshasa @VitalKamerhe1 @UNOCHA_DRC

#SudKivu #Kalehe

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

The latest report by highlights a deeply alarming situation in eastern DRC:

➡️ 1.23 million internally displaced people
➡️ 3.9 million people facing acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+)
➡️ Ongoing violence across Masisi, Rutshuru, Beni, Lubero, and Walikale

Behind these numbers are families forced to flee multiple times, children cut off from essential services, and communities living under constant threat.

⚠️ Overcrowded and fragile living conditions are increasing the risk of disease outbreaks such as cholera, while insecurity continues to restrict humanitarian access.

💡 Although humanitarian actors are delivering life-saving assistance (food, health, nutrition, protection), needs continue to outpace the response.

👉 Now more than ever, we must:
•Strengthen humanitarian coordination
•Increase flexible and timely funding
•Support local actors and frontline responders
•Invest in integrated resilience approaches

🤝 Acting now is critical to prevent further deterioration and to protect lives and dignity.
@USEmbKinshasa @AfDB_Group @AFD_France @Citi
#DRC #NorthKivu #HumanitarianCrisis

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

🌧️ Les crises humanitaires ne préviennent pas.
Mais leurs impacts, eux, peuvent être anticipés.

À Kinshasa, comme dans plusieurs zones en RDC, les inondations ne sont plus des événements exceptionnels.
Elles reviennent. Chaque année.

📍 Sur le terrain, les signes sont déjà visibles :
routes inondées, habitations exposées, conditions d’hygiène dégradées.

Avec l’approche de la saison des pluies, le risque est clair :
👉 aggravation des inondations
👉 augmentation des maladies hydriques, notamment le choléra
👉 pression accrue sur des communautés déjà vulnérables

Trop souvent, nous intervenons après la crise.
Pas avant.

Aujourd’hui, il est urgent de changer de paradigme.

En RDC, investir dans :
✔️ les systèmes d’alerte précoce
✔️ la résilience communautaire
✔️ les acteurs locaux

n’est plus une option — c’est une nécessité.

Chez Humanitarian Action for Africa, nous croyons que anticiper, c’est sauver des vies.

👉 Sommes-nous prêts à agir avant que la prochaine crise ne frappe ?
@StateDept @USEmbKinshasa @AmbSuisseRDC @NLenRDC
#RDC #Kinshasa #Inondations

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Kinshasa faces recurrent flooding year after year with the return of the rains.

As we enter the rainy season, the risk of increased impact on communities remains a serious concern.

Today, in Limete particularly in Ndanu and Salongo neighborhoods households are once again affected.

This situation highlights the importance of strengthening early warning systems, community preparedness, resilient urban approaches, and the capacities of local actors.

Acting early means protecting lives and preserving dignity.

[Casimir Djoko @Djoko_Casimir]

🌧️ Kinshasa faces recurrent flooding year after year with the return of the rains.

As we enter the rainy season, the risk of increased impact on communities remains a serious concern.

Today, in Limete—particularly in Ndanu and Salongo neighborhoods—households are once again affected.

This situation highlights the importance of strengthening early warning systems, community preparedness, resilient urban approaches, and the capacities of local actors.

🤝 Acting early means protecting lives and preserving dignity.
@USEmbKinshasa @iki_germany @GCAdaptation @CDPhilanthropy

[Humanitaria Action for Africa @Humanitarian_AA]

Because He lives, hope rises again.
This #Easter reminds us that even in the midst of hardship, life prevails, love restores, and hope never fades.
At Humanitarian Action for Africa Action for Africa (HAA), we renew our commitment to be a source of life, dignity, and solidarity for the communities we serve.
May this Easter bring renewal, peace, and transformation to all.
« He is not here; for He is risen, as He said » - Matthew
28:6