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support congo women survivors of sexual violence skip to content end the endless war the conflict in eastern drc has resulted in countless human rights abuses displacement of millions and a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale immediate action is needed to bring peace and stability to the region join the campaign seeds from kivu is here witness the resilience of survivors and the life saving work of dr mukwege and panzi hospital now available for a limited public viewing watch the film watch the movie don t show this don t show this english français who we are about panzi panzi foundation hospital is a nonprofit organization headquartered in bukavu democratic republic of congo with a satellite office in washington d c who we are mission vision dr denis mukwege our team supporters partners careers contact us resources news press blog reports publications financials recommended reading watching stay informed stay up to date with what we are doing sign up for our newsletter today what we do holistic care our model learn more about our world renowned approach to supporting survivors of sexual violence one stop centers integrated holistic care services transitional housing safe spaces and continuing education mobile clinics healthcare for remote communities transformative programming city of joy survivor leadership drc survivor network survivor led advocacy badilika advocacy and justice work icart research and training transformative livelihoods empowering sustainable enterprises where we work learn more about our vast interventions in the drc where we work learn more about our vast interventions in the drc why it matters our impact as a congolese organization we work with congolese people for congolese people to find sustainable solutions to pressing issues from response to prevention we are innovating for a stronger congo the crisis war in congo rape a weapon of war conflict minerals solutions impact our solutions survivor stories annual reports keep up with our most recent activities panzi hospital about panzi hospital panzi hospital is a general hospital in bukavu drc founded by dr denis mukwege in 1999 panzi is world renowned for its treatment of survivors of sexual violence and gynecological injuries for patients l hôpital de panzi for supporters about panzi hospital who we serve our facilities our state of the art facility ensures that everyone has access to quality healthcare join us join us while we always welcome financial contributions we also need donations of time creativity and skill from fundraising and education to action on a global scale be an advocate get involved stay informed fundraise with us panzi youth ambassador program become a partner donate partner with us contact us donate today join us in healing survivors and communities in the drc menu give where victims transform into survivors panzi foundation helps congolese survivors of sexual violence get the healing justice community and future they deserve become an advocate join us in creating a better drc 25 to help 1 child of a survivor go to school 50 to help 1 survivor get life saving medicine 100 to support a survivor for a month 250 for a survivor become an entrepreneur donate today in the drc rape is a deliberate tactic of war together we re pushing back countless congo women and girls experience sexual violence every day in the drc a tragedy which is heightened by the ongoing conflict but for more than 25 years panzi has not only mended survivors bodies and delivered their babies we ve supported them as they boldly reclaim their lives against all odds learn more about the issue together we re pushing back countless women and girls experience sexual violence every day in the congo a tragedy which is heightened by the ongoing conflict but for more than 25 years panzi has not only mended survivors bodies and delivered their babies we ve supported them as they boldly reclaim their lives against all odds learn more about the issue after the sexual violence i didn t feel like the same person i thought i would die i felt like i didn t know how to describe what i was feeling i didn t even understand myself read yvette s story sexual violence ripped her family apart but she s created a community of female artisans after the sexual violence i didn t feel like the same person i thought i would die i felt like i didn t know how to describe what i was feeling i didn t even understand myself read sarah s story her injuries left her unable to walk or even stand but now she runs her small business after the sexual violence i didn t feel like the same person i thought i would die i felt like i didn t know how to describe what i was feeling i didn t even understand myself read alphonsine s story from kidnapped child to courageous nurse she brings others with her on the path to healing our impact since 1999 panzi hospital foundation exists to reduce the prevalence and impact of sexual and gender based violence through holistic care and community outreach in order to promote a more equitable and dignified future for all 0 x more likely to survive giving birth at a panzi facility compared to the national average 0 survivors treated across all programs at panzi hospital foundation since 1999 0 surgeries for women with complex gynecological injuries over 25 years support survivors no matter how difficult and hopeless the situation with determination there is always hope at the end of the tunnel watch dr mukwege s our founder nobel peace prize address featured in holistic care the panzi model is a world renowned four pillar holistic healing model that aims to address the full range of needs of victims of sexual violence explore our model explore our model holistic care the panzi model is a world renowned four pillar holistic healing model that aims to address the full range of needs of victims of sexual violence explore our model latest news read more news march 20 2026 statement from panzi s policy and advocacy lead at the congressional briefing on the impact of the washington accords march 16 2026 thank you for the opportunity to speak my name is nicole namwezi batumike and i serve as the policy and advocacy lead at panzi foundation today i will share panzi s perspective peace in eastern congo will remain unachievable unless the people most affected are meaningfully consulted and placed at the heart of humanitarian and structural solutions panzi hospital and foundation headquarters are based in bukavu in the congolese province of south kivu the institution was founded in 1999 by dr denis mukwege a gynecologist human rights advocate and 2018 nobel peace prize laureate since its founding panzi has treated more than 90 000 survivors of sexual violence many of the survivors treated at panzi come from mining areas where armed violence illicit extraction intentional destruction of villages and land dispossession intersect for the past 30 years congolese people have faced relentless inhuman levels of violence but in 2025 alone ocha reported 220 000 cases of gender based violence a 69 percent increase from 2024 and three months after goma and bukavu were seized by m23 last year unicef warned that a child was raped roughly every thirty minutes however at the very moment survivors need care the most the health system that should support them has been severely weakened by the destruction and looting of medical facilities compounding this crisis a july 2025 brief by physicians for human rights finds that recent u s funding cuts have contributed to a more than 50 percent reduction in sexual and reproductive health services while the united states is heavily engaged diplomatically in the peace process a temporary return to stronger involvement in humanitarian response would complement these efforts particularly given the country s historic leadership in establishing the pep kit system for survivors the congolese people also welcome recent diplomatic measures addressing regional instability including u s treasury sanctions on the rwanda defence force and senior officials for their role in supporting the m23 rebellion and destabilizing eastern congo justice and accountability are essential to any peace process and these measures offer a glimpse of hope for decades stabilization and responsible sourcing initiatives including mechanisms aimed at improving traceability like itsci have involved actors implicated in regional violence such as james kabarebe a retired rwanda general and current senior defence and security advisor in the office of the president of rwanda who the us sanctioned last year in february while engagement with such actors may be operationally required for technical or diplomatic reasons sustainable peace and economic integration cannot be led by those whose actions perpetuate instability this is not an argument against dialogue it is about sequencing legitimacy accountability and inclusion communities that have endured decades of displacement sexual violence and land dispossession remain peripheral in shaping their future their participation is often consultative and episodic while sanctioned actors retain structural influence at the request of the u s embassy in kinshasa several civil society representatives including myself were invited to review an initial draft of the regional economic integration framework reif and provide feedback while we appreciated the opportunity there were no formal feedback loops or clear mechanisms for ongoing communication although not all of our recommendations were incorporated the final version of the framework which we discovered when it was published on december 4th did include some improvements these included stronger language on formalizing the artisanal mining sector and addressing illicit mineral trade however it is important to note that these remain minimum standards already reflected in previous frameworks three things that we emphasized in our feedback is 1 integration must be conditional it cannot proceed under conditions of occupation insecurity or structural inequality 2 we also stressed the need to integrate procedural distributive and restorative safeguards to support sustainable economic integration 3 among our proposals was the introduction of regional processing quotas which would prioritize developing the drc s own value addition capacity before expanding investment in neighboring countries this would help address infrastructure gaps that currently enable smuggling and illicit trade these are minimum conditions for any economic partnership to have lasting potential if as presented by both the u s and the drc the shared objective is to move beyond long term humanitarian dependence and toward economically viable partnerships economic and peace initiatives must reflect that ambition durable peace depends on local ownership structured oversight and meaningful participation by those who have borne the costs of the conflict for this reason we support the establishment of a formal congo working group within congress accompanied by a predictable framework for sustained civil society engagement this could include thematic areas focused on civilian protection and assistance justice and accountability and the advancement of sustainable and responsible mineral partnerships supported by dedicated resources to ensure participation is operational rather than symbolic thank you for your attention february 19 2026 panzi foundation welcomes brahmy poologasingham as new board member washington february 19 2025 the u s office of panzi foundation is proud to announce that ms brahmy poologasingham has joined its board of directors effective january 12 2026 a prominent human rights lawyer ms poologasingham has dedicated her career to advancing truth justice and accountability for vulnerable communities particularly survivors of sexual violence ms poologasingham brings more than two decades of experience in foreign policy humanitarian assistance and peacebuilding with a focus on transitional justice and atrocity prevention most recently she served as a foreign affairs and national security staffer brookings fellow in the office of congressman jamie raskin in the u s house of representatives since 2009 she has worked closely with survivors of conflict related sexual violence in eastern democratic republic of congo developing a deep understanding of the importance of survivor centered holistic care from reproductive health services to psychosocial support and legal assistance previously ms poologasingham spent 11 years leading the transitional justice and accountability portfolio at the u s department of state s bureau of democracy human rights and labor drl there she advanced accountability and rule of law efforts in complex post conflict settings across africa asia europe and latin america including extensive engagement in the democratic republic of congo her work strengthened institutional responses to mass atrocities and supported long term reconciliation and durable peace she has also held senior leadership roles at the eastern congo initiative and the american bar association rule of law initiative aba roli and earlier in her career contributed to south africa s truth and reconciliation commission a recognized expert on gender and conflict related sexual violence ms poologasingham has led global initiatives advancing survivor centered justice including the dignity in documentation initiative didi and has supported implementation of the murad code and the red line initiative we are honored to have brahmy join us in our efforts to end rape as a weapon of war and to expand peace and justice in the democratic republic of congo said panzi s founder and 2018 nobel peace prize laureate dr denis mukwege brahmy and i have worked together since 2009 and her unwavering commitment to women and children is evident throughout her human rights career we look forward to partnering with her to expand access to holistic care and raise awareness about the root causes of sexual violence in conflict dr mukwege and the staff at panzi have shown us that true healing begins with rights survivors of conflict related sexual violence must lead their voices must be heard and justice must be non negotiable says ms poologasingham i am deeply honored to join the panzi board and i am committed to supporting congolese survivors rights amplifying their voices and ensuring justice guides every step of their healing about panzi foundation panzi hospital and foundation provides survivors of sexual violence with access to compassionate holistic care in the democratic republic of congo at panzi survivors receive comprehensive health services psychosocial support job skills training and socio economic reintegration opportunities as well as access to legal services since 1999 panzi has served over 87 000 survivors across the country empowering them to not only survive but to thrive as they rebuild their lives june 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