Fesser and Friends Center for Hope
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Hello Everyone,
I am reaching out to you today in hopes that you can help me fulfill a promise that I made to my colleagues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo just a few short months ago. I swore that I would continue to stand by their side and help them in any way possible, even if I was not there on the ground to work with them directly.
I'm starting this fundraiser in order to help build a sanctuary community for orphans and victims of sexual violence in the war torn region of Beni, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. This region has been plagued by genocide and famine for the past few decades; however, recent fighting in the area has dramatically intensified and killings have all but skyrocketed. This is one of the worlds deadliest and most under-reported conflicts, yet I refuse to sit idly by knowing full well that we can have a roll to play in changing these peoples lives.
I want to thank you in advance for your generosity. You have my word that your money will be going to a noble and just cause. God bless you all and happy holidays!
Sincerely,
Nico Fesser
“We are focusing hard and sacrificing a lot so that this disease may leave our population… With regards to the insecurity we are always mourning as we are being attacked daily. Every single day the ADF, the rebels that come from Uganda, come to Beni to kill our people… we are dying here like chickens. Every day they slit our throats like beasts. It’s seriously inhumane what we’re going through here in the Congo. Since you’ve been here and you’ve lived with us, you’ve seen everything that’s happening here and so you are our ambassador. You can tell everyone what’s happening in the Congo, specifically here in Beni. I think that after you tell people what’s happening we will receive some relief.”
Here are a few examples of some of the children your money would directly be supporting, sent directly to me by the organization we will be supporting, Sowers of New Hope:
1. 1st CASE case of Kavugho Wanerendi Vero
A 14-year-old female orphan father following the OICHA massacre, an eyewitness to her father's
beheading. The fact happened in 2015, she is in Grade 8 or Secondary 2. His mother is helpless to raise
children and especially that the situation is not improving. The population left the eastern side of the
city to be moved west where there was some security.
Psychological state :
Vero is living in a state of post-traumatic stress for the moment, with revelations for a very emotional
nightmare.
Need identified:
Food monitoring;
Clothing;
Bedding;
School support;
Psychological support;
Accommodation in a Center
In the same family there are other orphans:
Masika Kausa: same situation
2. 2nd case Masika Sikuli Julie
Aged 14, female, fatherless and motherless since 2015 following the Beni massacre. The 2 parents were
massacred in the field with many other people. Julie never understood and accepted barbarism. Lives in
OICHA-Zone de santé, Insti. Monsignor Kaboyi.
Psychological state :
Post-traumatic stress disorder, when Julie thinks of her mother's tears and tears, she often passed out
and rushed to the hospital. She has become very fragile.
State of needs:
Food;
Clothing;
Schooling;
Psychological support;
Housing
3. 3rd case Masika Vengemeni, 12 years old;
Lived in Kasena, Iringeti.
Orphan since 14 following the massacre of Beni-Oicha, the parents had left in the field with all the family
and the ADF-Nalu arose for massacre the whole family, except the children, the mom was meanwhile
kidnapped as a hostage During a year. She returned sick and eventually died in 2018. The children live
with the grandparents without resources.
Psychological state:
Post-traumatic stress disorder reviviscence nightmare fear and crying
Needs:
Food;
Clothing;
Bedding;
Psychological support;
Housing
4. 4th case Masiska Sangwa, in 7th or 1st Secondary at the Inst. Moera MBAU
Fatherless and motherless following the massacre of ADF-Nalu, she witnessed the massacre of her
parents and now with the massacres that continue has no financial support. She has nowhere to go.
Psychological mood :
Precarious with a state of post-traumatic stress
5. 5th Case of Kavira Konda Miti
Aged 15, female, orphan of father and mother. The whole family was killed when they were in the field,
cut into pieces by the ADF-Nalu in 2016. The mother who was surrounded was gutted; the fetus was
entrusted to Kavira with a knife so that she could show the FARDC soldiers. For 2 days she remained
silent, unable to speak. She stays with a foster family of a willing teacher who took care of her. Address:
Mbau, Oicha Health Zone, Ep.: Mpau
Psychological mood:
Post-traumatic stress disorder, acute with nightmare-revival intrusions
State of Need:
Food;
Clothing;
Schooling;
Accommodation in a Center
ESPAÑOL:
Hola a todos,
Me dirijo a vosotros con la esperanza de que me podais ayudar a cumplir una promesa que les hice a mis colegas de la Republica Democratica del Congo hace unos meses. Jure que continuaria estando de su lado y que les ayudaria de todas las formas posibles, aunque no pudiera estar alli y trabajar directamente con ellos.
Empiezo esta suscripcion popular para ayudar a crear una comunidad santuario para huerfanos y victimas de violencia sexual a causa de la guerra que asolo la region de Beni, en la zona este de la Republica Democratica del Congo. Esta region, que ha sido debastada por el genocidio y la hambruna durante las pasadas decadas; ha vivido un dramatico incremento de muertes debido a la intensificacion reciente de los combates. Hablamos de uno de los conflictos mas violentos y con menor cobertura mediatica del planeta y yo me niego a sentarme sin hacer nada sabiendo que Podemos cambiar las vidas de las personas afectadas.
Os doy las gracias de antemano por vuestra generosidad. Teneis mi palabra de que vuestro dinero ira destinado a una causa justa y noble. Que Dios os bendiga y que tengais todos unas fiestas felices.
Con afecto,
Nico Fesser
“Estamos centrandonos con todas nuestras fuerzas a base de grandes sacrificios para conseguir que esta enfermedad abandone a nuestra población… Con respect a la inseguridad, estamos continuamente de luto puesto que sufrimos constantes ataques. Todos los dias la ADF, los rebeldes que proceden de Uganda, se llegan hasta Beni para matar a nuestra gente… estamos muriendo como Conejos. Todos los dias nos deguellan como a bestias. Es seriamente inhumano lo que estamos sufriendo en el Congo. Puesto que tu has estado aqui y has vivido con nosotros, has visto lo que pasa y te has convertido en nuestro embajador. Puedes contarle a todo el mundo lo que ocurre en el Congo, especialmente en Beni. Creo que despues de que se lo cuentes podremos recibir alguna ayuda.”
Aqui teneis varios ejemplos de ninos a cuya ayuda ira destinado vuestro dinero; enviado directamente por mi a traves de la organizacion que apoyamos, Sowers of New Hope / Costureros de Nueva Esperanza.
1. Primer caso, Kavugho Wanerendi Vero
Una huerfana de 14 anos, a causa de la matanza de OICHA y testigo presencial de la decapitacion de su padre. Ocurrio en 2015. Ella estudia grado 8. Su madre no tiene medios para criar a sus hijos y la situacion no mejora. La población abandono la zona para dirigirse al oeste que resulta mas Seguro.
Estado psicologico:
Vero vive un estado de syndrome post traumatico, con pesadillas nocturnas frecuentes.
Necesidades por cubrir:
Alimentos.
Ropa.
Cama.
Apoyo escolar.
Ayuda psicologica.
Acomodacion en un centro de acogida.
En la misma familia hay otros huerfanos.
Masika Kausa: vive una situacion similar.
2. Segundo caso, Masika Sikuli Julie
Tiene 14 anos y ha perdido ambos padres en 2015 durante la massacre de Beni. Julie nunca entendio ni acepto aquella barbarie. Vive en la zona OICHA, protegida por Monsenor Kaboyi.
Estado psicologico: syndrome post traumatico, cuando Julie piensa en su madre llora sin sonsuelo hasta desmayarse. Esta muy debil.
Necesidades:
Comida
Ropa
Escolarizacion
Apoyo psicologico
Vivienda
3. Tercer caso, Masika Vengemeni
Tiene 12 anos
Vive en Kasena, Iringeti.
Es huerfana desde la massacre de 2014 en Beni-Oicha. Los rebeldes de ADF-Nalu asesinaron a toda la familia except a los ninos y secuestraron a la madre que estuvo retenida durante todo un ano. Luego volvio muy enfermay murio en 2018. Los ninos viven con los abuelos que carecen de recursos.
Estado psicologico:
Sindrome post traumatico con pesadillas que le hacen revivir el episodio y llorar.
Necesidades:
Comida
RopaCama
Apoyo psicologico
Vivienda
4. Cuarto caso, Masiska Sangwa.
Estudia grado 7 en el Instituto Moera MBAU
Sin padres tras la massacre de ADF-Nalu. Fue testigo del asesinato de su padres. No recibe ayuda economica y no tiene a donde ir.
Estado psicologico :
Precario con syndrome post traumatico
5. Quinto caso, Kavira Konda Miti
Una nina que tiene 15 y perdio a ambos padres cuando los rebeldes de ADF-Nalu los descuartizaron en 2016. La madre, que estaba embarazada, fue abierta en canal y el feto le fue entregado a Kavira junto a un cuchillo para que se lo mostrase a los soldados de FARDC. Durante dos dias permanecio en silencio, incapaz de articular palabra. Esta con una familia de acogida.
Estado psicologico:
Sindrome post traumatico con frecuentes pesadillas.
Necesidades:
Alimentos
Escolarizacion
Ropa
Acomodacion en un centro.
Hello Everyone,
I am reaching out to you today in hopes that you can help me fulfill a promise that I made to my colleagues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo just a few short months ago. I swore that I would continue to stand by their side and help them in any way possible, even if I was not there on the ground to work with them directly.
I'm starting this fundraiser in order to help build a sanctuary community for orphans and victims of sexual violence in the war torn region of Beni, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. This region has been plagued by genocide and famine for the past few decades; however, recent fighting in the area has dramatically intensified and killings have all but skyrocketed. This is one of the worlds deadliest and most under-reported conflicts, yet I refuse to sit idly by knowing full well that we can have a roll to play in changing these peoples lives.
I want to thank you in advance for your generosity. You have my word that your money will be going to a noble and just cause. God bless you all and happy holidays!
Sincerely,
Nico Fesser
“We are focusing hard and sacrificing a lot so that this disease may leave our population… With regards to the insecurity we are always mourning as we are being attacked daily. Every single day the ADF, the rebels that come from Uganda, come to Beni to kill our people… we are dying here like chickens. Every day they slit our throats like beasts. It’s seriously inhumane what we’re going through here in the Congo. Since you’ve been here and you’ve lived with us, you’ve seen everything that’s happening here and so you are our ambassador. You can tell everyone what’s happening in the Congo, specifically here in Beni. I think that after you tell people what’s happening we will receive some relief.”
Here are a few examples of some of the children your money would directly be supporting, sent directly to me by the organization we will be supporting, Sowers of New Hope:
1. 1st CASE case of Kavugho Wanerendi Vero
A 14-year-old female orphan father following the OICHA massacre, an eyewitness to her father's
beheading. The fact happened in 2015, she is in Grade 8 or Secondary 2. His mother is helpless to raise
children and especially that the situation is not improving. The population left the eastern side of the
city to be moved west where there was some security.
Psychological state :
Vero is living in a state of post-traumatic stress for the moment, with revelations for a very emotional
nightmare.
Need identified:
Food monitoring;
Clothing;
Bedding;
School support;
Psychological support;
Accommodation in a Center
In the same family there are other orphans:
Masika Kausa: same situation
2. 2nd case Masika Sikuli Julie
Aged 14, female, fatherless and motherless since 2015 following the Beni massacre. The 2 parents were
massacred in the field with many other people. Julie never understood and accepted barbarism. Lives in
OICHA-Zone de santé, Insti. Monsignor Kaboyi.
Psychological state :
Post-traumatic stress disorder, when Julie thinks of her mother's tears and tears, she often passed out
and rushed to the hospital. She has become very fragile.
State of needs:
Food;
Clothing;
Schooling;
Psychological support;
Housing
3. 3rd case Masika Vengemeni, 12 years old;
Lived in Kasena, Iringeti.
Orphan since 14 following the massacre of Beni-Oicha, the parents had left in the field with all the family
and the ADF-Nalu arose for massacre the whole family, except the children, the mom was meanwhile
kidnapped as a hostage During a year. She returned sick and eventually died in 2018. The children live
with the grandparents without resources.
Psychological state:
Post-traumatic stress disorder reviviscence nightmare fear and crying
Needs:
Food;
Clothing;
Bedding;
Psychological support;
Housing
4. 4th case Masiska Sangwa, in 7th or 1st Secondary at the Inst. Moera MBAU
Fatherless and motherless following the massacre of ADF-Nalu, she witnessed the massacre of her
parents and now with the massacres that continue has no financial support. She has nowhere to go.
Psychological mood :
Precarious with a state of post-traumatic stress
5. 5th Case of Kavira Konda Miti
Aged 15, female, orphan of father and mother. The whole family was killed when they were in the field,
cut into pieces by the ADF-Nalu in 2016. The mother who was surrounded was gutted; the fetus was
entrusted to Kavira with a knife so that she could show the FARDC soldiers. For 2 days she remained
silent, unable to speak. She stays with a foster family of a willing teacher who took care of her. Address:
Mbau, Oicha Health Zone, Ep.: Mpau
Psychological mood:
Post-traumatic stress disorder, acute with nightmare-revival intrusions
State of Need:
Food;
Clothing;
Schooling;
Accommodation in a Center
ESPAÑOL:
Hola a todos,
Me dirijo a vosotros con la esperanza de que me podais ayudar a cumplir una promesa que les hice a mis colegas de la Republica Democratica del Congo hace unos meses. Jure que continuaria estando de su lado y que les ayudaria de todas las formas posibles, aunque no pudiera estar alli y trabajar directamente con ellos.
Empiezo esta suscripcion popular para ayudar a crear una comunidad santuario para huerfanos y victimas de violencia sexual a causa de la guerra que asolo la region de Beni, en la zona este de la Republica Democratica del Congo. Esta region, que ha sido debastada por el genocidio y la hambruna durante las pasadas decadas; ha vivido un dramatico incremento de muertes debido a la intensificacion reciente de los combates. Hablamos de uno de los conflictos mas violentos y con menor cobertura mediatica del planeta y yo me niego a sentarme sin hacer nada sabiendo que Podemos cambiar las vidas de las personas afectadas.
Os doy las gracias de antemano por vuestra generosidad. Teneis mi palabra de que vuestro dinero ira destinado a una causa justa y noble. Que Dios os bendiga y que tengais todos unas fiestas felices.
Con afecto,
Nico Fesser
“Estamos centrandonos con todas nuestras fuerzas a base de grandes sacrificios para conseguir que esta enfermedad abandone a nuestra población… Con respect a la inseguridad, estamos continuamente de luto puesto que sufrimos constantes ataques. Todos los dias la ADF, los rebeldes que proceden de Uganda, se llegan hasta Beni para matar a nuestra gente… estamos muriendo como Conejos. Todos los dias nos deguellan como a bestias. Es seriamente inhumano lo que estamos sufriendo en el Congo. Puesto que tu has estado aqui y has vivido con nosotros, has visto lo que pasa y te has convertido en nuestro embajador. Puedes contarle a todo el mundo lo que ocurre en el Congo, especialmente en Beni. Creo que despues de que se lo cuentes podremos recibir alguna ayuda.”
Aqui teneis varios ejemplos de ninos a cuya ayuda ira destinado vuestro dinero; enviado directamente por mi a traves de la organizacion que apoyamos, Sowers of New Hope / Costureros de Nueva Esperanza.
1. Primer caso, Kavugho Wanerendi Vero
Una huerfana de 14 anos, a causa de la matanza de OICHA y testigo presencial de la decapitacion de su padre. Ocurrio en 2015. Ella estudia grado 8. Su madre no tiene medios para criar a sus hijos y la situacion no mejora. La población abandono la zona para dirigirse al oeste que resulta mas Seguro.
Estado psicologico:
Vero vive un estado de syndrome post traumatico, con pesadillas nocturnas frecuentes.
Necesidades por cubrir:
Alimentos.
Ropa.
Cama.
Apoyo escolar.
Ayuda psicologica.
Acomodacion en un centro de acogida.
En la misma familia hay otros huerfanos.
Masika Kausa: vive una situacion similar.
2. Segundo caso, Masika Sikuli Julie
Tiene 14 anos y ha perdido ambos padres en 2015 durante la massacre de Beni. Julie nunca entendio ni acepto aquella barbarie. Vive en la zona OICHA, protegida por Monsenor Kaboyi.
Estado psicologico: syndrome post traumatico, cuando Julie piensa en su madre llora sin sonsuelo hasta desmayarse. Esta muy debil.
Necesidades:
Comida
Ropa
Escolarizacion
Apoyo psicologico
Vivienda
3. Tercer caso, Masika Vengemeni
Tiene 12 anos
Vive en Kasena, Iringeti.
Es huerfana desde la massacre de 2014 en Beni-Oicha. Los rebeldes de ADF-Nalu asesinaron a toda la familia except a los ninos y secuestraron a la madre que estuvo retenida durante todo un ano. Luego volvio muy enfermay murio en 2018. Los ninos viven con los abuelos que carecen de recursos.
Estado psicologico:
Sindrome post traumatico con pesadillas que le hacen revivir el episodio y llorar.
Necesidades:
Comida
RopaCama
Apoyo psicologico
Vivienda
4. Cuarto caso, Masiska Sangwa.
Estudia grado 7 en el Instituto Moera MBAU
Sin padres tras la massacre de ADF-Nalu. Fue testigo del asesinato de su padres. No recibe ayuda economica y no tiene a donde ir.
Estado psicologico :
Precario con syndrome post traumatico
5. Quinto caso, Kavira Konda Miti
Una nina que tiene 15 y perdio a ambos padres cuando los rebeldes de ADF-Nalu los descuartizaron en 2016. La madre, que estaba embarazada, fue abierta en canal y el feto le fue entregado a Kavira junto a un cuchillo para que se lo mostrase a los soldados de FARDC. Durante dos dias permanecio en silencio, incapaz de articular palabra. Esta con una familia de acogida.
Estado psicologico:
Sindrome post traumatico con frecuentes pesadillas.
Necesidades:
Alimentos
Escolarizacion
Ropa
Acomodacion en un centro.
Organizer
Nico Fesser
Organizer
Buffalo, NY
