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.
Panzi Foundation & Hospital is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a satellite office in Washington, D.C.
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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.
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On June 19, 2021, our thoughts are with all the victims of one of the most devastating weapons of war, rape and sexual violence as a strategy of domination and terror in times of conflict. A dehumanizing weapon which terrorizes families over several generations and which totally destroys the familial and social fabric. We also […]
To my dear brothers and sisters, inhabitants of Goma, While the province of North Kivu mourns its dead almost daily, victims of recurrent massacres in Beni, here is a part of Goma, the province’s capital, suffering the devastation of an eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano. The toll is heavy: dead, injured, missing, displaced, children separated […]
29 April 2021 New Lukonde Government Should Set Transitional Justice Roadmap (Kinshasa) – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s newly appointed government should adopt a clear strategy for holding those suspected of criminal responsibility for grave human rights violations accountable, a coalition of 50 Congolese and international nongovernmental groups said today. President Felix Tshisekedi’s new government, led […]
Holistic Care Mobile clinics: Healthcare for remote communities Many survivors live in remote, hard-to-reach villages that lack health care services. Panzi’s mobile teams travel by plane, motorbike, and foot to reach these survivors to deliver the world-class care they deserve—wherever they are. https://youtube.com/watch?v=5-jqmk4EyIU& Panzi Foundation uses mobile clinics to bring its holistic care model to […]
Share: Rape: A Weapon of War Democratic Republic of Congo has been at the epicenter of some of the most horrific conflict-related sexual violence in modern history. For decades, armed groups and military forces have systematically used sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) as a weapon of war, particularly in the eastern provinces. This brutal tactic […]
WHO WE AREOur Supporters & Partners We are tremendously grateful for the support and collaboration of every member of the Panzi family, past and present. We’re always looking to partner with like-minded businesses, social enterprises, and individuals who want to take on the Congolese challenges head-on, and impact thousands of survivors’ lives. Our brand partners […]
Contact Panzi Foundation Stay In Touch We welcome your questions and feedback. Please contact us via the following means. General Inquiries: info@panzi.org Donor Inquiries: Stephanie Rapp, Director of Developmentstephanie.rapp@panzi.org Media Inquiries: media@panzi.org DRC Headquarters: +243 811 443 123Mushununu, Q. PanziSouth Kivu Province, Bukavu 266 US Office: +1 301 541 83755185 MacArthur Blvd. NW #708Washington, DC 20016 […]
JOIN US Fundraise for change Fundraise with your community to support women and girls at Panzi in their journey toward healing and in their fight against rape as a weapon of war. Your efforts can help provide critical care, restore dignity, and empower survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Whether […]
Get involvedJoin the Movement to Empower Survivors & Build a Just Future Panzi Foundation is a community of survivors, advocates, and supporters—and we need you to help put an end to the tactical use of sexual violence. Whether a donation of time or finances, becoming a sexual violence advocate, starting a fundraising campaign, or contacting […]
About Panzi Hospital A center of excellence and a Lifeline for Women in Crisis Dr. Mukwege once set out to deliver babies and reduce maternal mortality in his homeland. Today, Panzi Hospital not only delivers children but also helps birth a future of hope for survivors of violence. This commitment to excellence, innovation, and humanity […]