Like a lot of abused women, Mwamini has been rejected by her parents. Thanks to WFP food rations, distributed through a food for training programme, the yound mother has rebuilt ties with her extended family, and has gained confidence and hope. Copyright: WFP/Fabienne Pompey
Food Aid Helps Congolese Rape Victim Get Her Life Back
It was in the evening, almost at nightfall, the young girl was going home to her grandmother’s as her parents were separated. On the way, four men abducted her.
One of them raped her, while the others watched, after that they told her she was free to go. When she managed to get back to her grandmother’s place a few hours later, in tears, she told her everything.
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Country at a glance 2011
| Planned Beneficiaries | 0 |
| Beneficiary needs (mt) | 116,906 |
| Beneficiary needs ($US) | 193,667,058 |
