In the north of the Republic of Congo, thousands of refugees and displaced people live in unbearably precarious conditions. 

And this reality becomes even more tragic when exposed to the vagaries of climate change. 

Under immunized against disease, exposed to flooding and malnutrition, the population of this remote area lacks resources and infrastructure when faced with new crises. 

Humanitarian aid such as that provided by TSF represents rapid, multi-sectoral support that responds to these daily challenges and attempts to mitigate their consequences. 

Teams are qualified and ready to act immediately when a new epidemic occurs. 

The areas where TSF operates, isolated in the Congolese jungle, are remote and difficult to access, and they represent critical working conditions where there is sometimes no electricity or even clean water. 

When floods hit the region, “all these places are underwater. What we fear during these periods are diseases, for example, cholera and vector-borne diseases, since everything sanitary is poured into the water; the same water that people consume until it recedes,” explains Dr. Michel Wonya, TSF project manager for 2024-2025. 

Populations, already under immunized and “where the majority of children are not vaccinated”, find themselves doubly exposed. 

To ensure the success of its mandates, TSF understands that there are two essential elements. 
First, it is necessary to respond quickly to minimize the impact of crises. 

Through mobile clinics, the professional team provides “services in remote villages where people do not have access to health care. [The team will] spend nights, two or three days, and during that time, [they] see people in consultations, give medication, provide prenatal care to pregnant women and, at the same time, vaccinate children under one year old,” explains Dr. Wonya. 

On the other hand, alliances between TSF and local communities multiply the results. 

Dr. Wonya explains: “[…] we need to rely on people who have a better understanding of the field. When we arrive, we rely on these kinds of people by giving them a little training. And in turn, they go to families, households, to raise awareness, to provide information. Once they understand, we make sure that the general population will follow suit.” 

Through community outreach, including heads of households and opinion and religious leaders, aid is reaching all levels of the population. With such networks, results are quickly evident. 

“Thanks to the community meetings organized by TSF on the importance of vaccination, I have seen an increase in vaccination coverage in my health area and a decrease in illnesses such as pneumonia, diarrhea, etc.”, says Clotaire, village chief. 

Last year, TSF’s humanitarian aid journey was fraught with challenges. However, with rolled-up sleeves and a great deal of dedication, the teams mobilized to help the beneficiaries.