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Newly arrived at a refugee transit center in Uganda, Sunda* and her 8-year-old daughter, Jesca*, are adjusting to a new life. They’re sleeping in crowded rooms and uncomfortable environments.
In an instant, Sunda and Jesca were forced to flee their home in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They embarked on a difficult, week-long journey to find safety after violent gangs kidnapped Sunda’s husband and she lost contact with her other children.
“I walked on foot and eventually reached the border, where I took a car… I came running and didn’t have time to pack anything,” said Sunda as she described escaping the sudden violence in her village.
Friend, millions of displaced families are walking hundreds of miles — often crossing dangerous borders — to find refuge.
When they finally reach a camp or transit center, Save the Children is there. Our programs provide newly arrived families with food, shelter, access to education and mental health support.
“The difficult part for us here is sleeping on cement. We used to sleep on mattresses in our own homes, cover ourselves and stay warm. But here, we sleep crowded,” she said.
She also misses her husband, who was abducted when violence broke out. Her greatest wish is to find him again.
Despite the discomfort, Sunda is happy that Save the Children is providing her daughter with a safe space to learn, express herself and feel like a child again.
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