So far over 13,000 food parcels have been distributed to communities in Boda, consisting of essential staple foods, such as pasta, rice, sardines, tomatoes and tea. Additionally, farming families have been provided support to help rebuild their livelihoods with the distribution of over 1,400 toolkits and packets of vegetable seeds.
A year on and the situation remains highly unstable, with over half of the population – some 2.6 million people – now thought to be in need of humanitarian aid. More than 423,000 people have fled the country, and around 430,000 are estimated to be internally displaced. Islamic Relief responded to the crisis and began working in conflict-torn CAR early this year, and have provided emergency relief and aid for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. So far over 13,000 food parcels have been distributed to communities in Boda, consisting of essential staple foods, such as pasta, rice, sardines, tomatoes and tea. Additionally, farming families have been provided support to help rebuild their livelihoods with the distribution of over 1,400 toolkits and packets of vegetable seeds.
Islamic Relief has also supported three Child Friendly Spaces in Bangui, which give conflict-affected children respite from the hostile environment – as well as opportunities to play, learn, and receive psychosocial support. More than 20 staff have been trained to run the facilities, which welcome on average, over 1,300 children each day. Nearly 1,400 children have accessed additional support through the ‘listening centres’ at each Child Friendly Space.