Health assistance

The Rotary Club of Global Actions for Refugees and Forced Migrants visited centre hospitalier la FAMILLE  in Goma to assist patients facing financial and social hardship. Working alongside hospital staff, our volunteers focused on practical, dignity-centered support for those most in need.

What we did

• Coordinated with medical and social teams to identify priority cases.

• Provided essential items and hygiene supplies for hospitalized patients and caretakers.

• Shared information on available services and referrals for follow-up support.

Why it matters

• Access & relief: A short visit can remove immediate barriers to basic care.

• Dignity in treatment: Hygiene and comfort items help patients heal with confidence.

• Partnerships that work: Aligning with hospital staff ensures help reaches the right people.

What’s next

This hospital outreach is part of our ongoing commitment to Restoring Lives in and around Goma. We plan follow-up visits and will continue strengthening partnerships with health facilities and refugee-led initiatives.

Photo caption: Rotary volunteers and health personnel during a hospital support visit in Goma.
Image alt text: Four people—two in white medical coats and two in blue Rotary vests—stand in a hospital courtyard in Goma, DRC.