In October 2008, over 250,000 people were displaced and hundreds killed by fighting between rebel and government forces in North Kivu province.
HelpAge International’s preliminary assessments have shown that there are over 2,100 older people in the temporary camps in Goma who desperately need targeted support.
Benedicte Vene visited Goma in February 2009 on behalf of Help the Aged and HelpAge International. She met with older people to find out about the challenges they are facing. Click on the photos in the slideshow below to read more.
