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Helping Hand for Survivors, Inc. was founded in 2012 by Kashoro Nyenyezi and Dr. Jean Claude Luhere, who each survived atrocities committed by militias during the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Having endured the terror of these war crimes and eventually finding asylum in the United States, they were driven by profound empathy and compassion to build an organization dedicated to helping those who suffered as they did.
Today, Helping Hand for Survivors, Inc. focuses on providing essential relief and mental health services to victims of rape and HIV, while also raising funds to support health, education, and family placement for children abandoned due to the violence. This mission reflects the founders commitment to restoring dignity, opportunity, and hope to those affected by conflict in their homeland.
Helping Hand for Survivors, Inc. is dedicated to empowering women, girls, and children impacted by conflict and severe poverty. Through education, comprehensive support, and unwavering advocacy, we strive to nurture recovery and build pathways to self-reliance. ​
We champions social justice, advocates for survivors of gender-based violence, and aims to create opportunities for every individual to thrive.
We envision a future where the next generation in developing countries is empowered to build self-sufficient, thriving communities, with a special focus on uplifting women and children.
The devastating impact of war touches communities worldwide, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The DRC has seen unprecedented loss, with women and children bearing the brunt of the violence. Despite its wealth of natural resources, the DRC remains one of the poorest nations, with ongoing conflict leaving women, girls, and children particularly vulnerable to sexual and gender-based violence. Helping Hand for Survivors (HHS) provides pathways for resilience, healing, and empowerment amidst these dire circumstances.
Helping Hand for Survivors values integrity, accountability, equality, honesty, and loyalty.
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What We Do?
We empower women survivors by providing trauma healing, life skills, and vocational training, enabling them to regain self-reliance and dignity.
We combat malnutrition, improve access to clean water, and promote hygiene education to ensure a healthy environment for survivors and their families.
Our hospital provides specialized care for trauma survivors, including medical treatment, counseling, and support for women and children.
We provide access to primary and secondary education, as well as literacy programs, ensuring that survivors and their children build a better future.
We offer safe housing, spiritual education, and a nurturing environment for survivors who have been displaced due to violence or rejection.
We educate communities on reducing violence and stigma while promoting safe spaces in schools, churches, and neighborhoods to foster healing and growth.
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Improving the conditions of lives in poor communities, especially those suffering due to different conflicts in the world through acts of charity. That is how God will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. Psalm 72:13
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At Helping Hand for Survivors, Inc., we are dedicated to empowering women, girls, and children who have faced unimaginable challenges due to conflict and severe poverty. Volunteering with us means becoming part of a movement that provides education, mental health support, and advocacy to help survivors rebuild their lives.
Your contribution can make a real difference. Together, we can nurture recovery, restore dignity, and create opportunities for survivors to thrive in their communities. Join us in building a future of hope and sustainable development.
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