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Currently in the Congo there are many abandoned
young children who were forced in the military during the war and now remain
without family or support and lack the freedom and frame a mind of a child.
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When Mount Nyiragongo
volcano spew molten rock into Goma on the shore
of Lake Kivu on the Rwandan border, it destroyed an estimated 40% of the
city in its wake. 300,000-400,000 people fled before the surge of lava.
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These indigenous people live in the jungle
because it is the only life they know.
Consequently, they are despised by many and regarded
as animals.
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The Goma region lacks an environment that
allows its people to use its resources and prosper.
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The educational needs are broad but necessary
to live a life of dignity.
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Locate and shape the demilitarized young children, give
them the care they need, and help them be children again.
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Organize life skills, leisure, and educational activities.
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Assist war oppressed individuals, widows and widowers,
and orphans in receiving the mental and health care they need.
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Reach out to the pigmies and offer them the opportunity
to rise out of their lifestyle with education, integration, and aid.
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Rehabilitate the framework centers engulfed by volcanic
lava, landslides and other natural calamities.
Overcome the struggle to bring drinkable water to the
people.
Develop local agriculture in rural places.
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Overcome many people's struggle to receive basic education
so they can read and write.
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Educate the community in ways to prevent HIV and other
sexually transmitted diseases.
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