Helping Survivors of Sexual Violence

The scale of sexual violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is without precedent. Around 45 rapes are reported every day in South Kivu alone.

These brutal attacks leave survivors with long lasting emotional and physical scars and many are left with permanent damage to their internal organs, or are infected with sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS.

Sexual violence survivor, Claudine Ltsgulwanguma and her son Jean Paul (pictured) are being given the help they need to rebuild their lives thanks to SCIAF and the donations of the Scottish people.

Click on the links below to find out how SCIAF's work in the DR Congo is helping women like Claudine to overcome the physical and emotional scars left by sexual violence and build a better future for themselves and their children.

Rape Survivors project, diocese of Uvira

The Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission of Uvira provides medical and psychological support for around 1,500 rape survivors each year.

The Judicial Support Association for Victims of Violence, Bukavu

AJV provide survivors of sexual violence with legal support so that they can bring their attackers to court.

Dicesan committee in the fight against AIDS, Bukavu (CODILUSI)CODILUSI provide around 3,000 rape survivors with medical attention and financial assistance. They also support women who have become pregnant as a result of rape.