the most basic things in our way of life buy a pair of sneakers, which is not possible in other countries because it is a real luxury that many people do not have access to.This is the case in many areas of our country Democratic Republic of the CongoThere, footwear is a commodity that few have access to, putting people at risk of disease and inequality, especially making it difficult for boys and girls to access schools kilometers away.
Over the years, from the province of Burgos and with Roubarre Project Association Essentials such as clothes, school supplies, food and slippers are being shipped to the African country. “International aid is not getting here because insecurities are huge». The speaker was Tomás Fernández, spokesman for the entity.
Near the country’s city of Goma, more than half a million people were displaced as Congo plunged again into war, Fernandez recalled. “A war we don’t see in the news and don’t report on it,” the aid worker lamented.
Thomas said the rebel group M-23 “has captured the northern half of North Kivu, which is the area of coltan and diamonds, and now it’s like another country.” So, “to get into that area, You have to negotiate with the guerrillas with bribes and new visas”.a situation led to flight of half a million people They have settled down in a makeshift camp.Just a few days ago, the Rubare project successfully delivered more than 20,000 kg of food and products vital thanks Trappist Priest already Salesian They are in African countries.
The current goal is to 12,000 refugees lie in Kinshasa Camp, and may be launched by the end of this year.For this shipment, “we want to send summer and winter clothes, school supplies and slippers, especially for children and women, as they always have the greatest difficulty.” The Collection’s The zapatillas were commissioned by the Burgos company Solorunners.
Some of the shoes were donated and delivered by Solorunners.
Rodrigo Alonso, head of the company, explained: “We have Collecting Used Sneakers From Before the Pandemic Give them a second life.We send them to a project in Madrid that provides services to people living on the streets”. Now he has decided to also support the Burgos entity. «My partner Laura is the principal of the Quinta Naduñas school , has been cooperating with the association collect school supplies. Therefore, I also decided to send as many shoes as possible to the Congo,” the athlete noted.
Rodrigo has been collecting them in his shop for several months. No. 7 Heping Avenue and have already delivered several pairs to the association, but after doing social media attraction That same week, Alonso said, the response was “impressive”. He assured that “in just a few days, they brought us about 40 pairs, in addition to some clothes”.
Which shoes can be donated? “they canr any size they must be in The car is in good condition and the sanitary conditions are good, always understanding that this is something we wear on our feet,” Rodrigo explains. Many of the shoes they bring to the store “come from customers who buy here”. Some of them “cost between 150 and 200 euros” The customers “brought them to us once they lost the ability to buy them. Such as shock absorption. Instead of throwing them away, we give them a second life ». “The choice was made because, although they were used, they had to be in good condition to be sent,” the young man from Burgos noted.
The last delivery of the Rubare project was 20,000 kg of grain.
Alonso confirms that “it is very important to work directly with those who also come from Burgos to provide aid, because you know that everything you collect goes to a destination beyond what is necessary.”
Career at Fonterson
People who want to donate shoes can next do the same August 18 Ninth Night Journey “Fortification Trail” in town Fonterson.Co-organized by the Provincial Institute of Sports and Youth of the Provincial Council of Burgos, the Municipal Council of Fonteson and the Picota Lagudo CDM, the route has a total length of 9 km and can be completed Ways to Run and Hike. “The city council has put out an appeal and the shoes they want to donate before the game will be collected,” Rodrigo said.
Fernandez noted that in addition to basic necessities, Roubarre also provides psychological concerns Displaced people, especially women, in the Sasha camp. “Many of them were traumatized by everything they’ve been through: rape, assault, etc.,” the rescuer explained.