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.
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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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CARING FOR SURVIVORS AT THE LAST MILE When survivors of sexual violence seek out care and healing in Congo, they face numerous barriers. Frequently, they are forced to navigate multiple institutions in many different locations, and must repeat their story at each one, risking re-traumatization and stigma. Panzi’s One-Stop Centers (OSC) are designed to remove […]
KEEP THE SURVIVORS AT THE CENTER At the heart of Panzi Hospital is the Sexual Violence Survivors Unit (SVS). This specialized unit embodies our holistic and trauma-informed approach, offering survivors a true sanctuary for medical, emotional and social healing, while helping them rebuild their lives with dignity. For 13 years, Dr. Sylvie has worked with […]
KEEP THE SURVIVORS AT THE CENTER At the heart of Panzi Hospital is the Sexual Violence Survivors Unit (SVS). This specialized unit embodies our holistic and trauma-informed approach, offering survivors a true sanctuary for medical, emotional and social healing, while helping them rebuild their lives with dignity. For 13 years, Dr. Sylvie has worked with […]
FIGHT FOR JUSTICE Healing at Panzi is not limited to medical care; it is a complete restoration of dignity, autonomy, and access to justice. Our legal pillar is one of the four essential elements of the holistic model for supporting survivors of sexual violence. Through this pillar, survivors can choose to pursue recognition and accountability […]
FIGHT FOR JUSTICE Healing at Panzi is not limited to medical care; it is a complete restoration of dignity, autonomy, and access to justice. Our legal pillar is one of the four essential elements of the holistic model for supporting survivors of sexual violence. Through this pillar, survivors can choose to pursue recognition and accountability […]
HANDS THAT REBUILD After receiving medical and psychosocial support from Panzi, the survivors face the fear of what lies ahead: Will they be able to work? Feed their children? Stand on their own two feet again? For survivors whose physical wounds have healed but who are not yet ready to return to their communities of […]
HANDS THAT REBUILD After receiving medical and psychosocial support from Panzi, the survivors face the fear of what lies ahead: Will they be able to work? Feed their children? Stand on their own two feet again? For survivors whose physical wounds have healed but who are not yet ready to return to their communities of […]
Seventy-five Nobel Laureates have united their voices to call for decisive action to end the humanitarian crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Led by Panzi Foundation and Hospital founder, Dr. Denis Mukwege, the initiative highlights the devastating human cost of inaction and calls for concrete measures, including the withdrawal of foreign forces and the […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been under an unprecedented existential threat for more than 25 years, with the aggression of the Kigali regime and the invasion of large swathes of national territory, taking the form of annexation with the establishment of illegitimate parallel administrations, in violation of the United Nations Charter and international […]
Accessibility Statement for https://panzifoundation.org Panzi Foundation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three […]