GERA ACTIVITIES
2024
Our Response at a Glance
- Burkina Faso
In partnership with GROS Hoeilaart and FERU (Femme en Réponse d'Urgence), GERA International delivered rapid, practical support.
- Safe Water for Fada: 250,000+ liters distributed; 500 vulnerable households (Sectors 9 & 10); reduced waterborne disease risks.
- Women’s Economic Empowerment (Bam): 14 women trained in professional soap-making; 130 displaced women received hygiene soap; strengthened dignity, health, and livelihoods.
Additional Results:
- Niger/Benin: 40 local leaders trained on GBV prevention and child protection; essentials provided to orphans
- Liberia: 20 desktop computers supplied to the Girls in Technology program.
- Network Development: CAR governance & telemedicine planning; Chad Operational license; Niger authorization renewed; Burundi vaccination awareness, 12 child reunifications, 1,000+ people reached with mpox education.
2023
Hygiene & Dignity for Displaced Families — Goma, DRC
Improving hygiene and sanitation for highly vulnerable households in Goma IDP camps (Masisi, Rutshuru origins).
- Facilities: 5 latrine blocks (8 doors each), at the Lushagara site.
- Community: 50 Shelter Solidarity Committees for hygiene promotion and mobilization.
- Safeguarding & Environment: Integrated PSEA sensitization, complaints/feedback mechanisms, reforestation, and climate-smart practices.
Your support helps scale safe sanitation and protection services across Goma’s displacement sites
Adult Digital Technology Education (ADTE) - USA
GERA’s ADTE equips adults with practical digital skills (internet safety, smartphone use, online communication, and everyday productivity) to support workforce readiness and inclusion. Supported by PhilaWorks and the City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families.
Together, we’re unlocking potential and building a more digitally empowered community.
School Sanitation Support — Bamako, Mali
On 17 March 2023, GERA–Amiu–Hinè-so provided sanitation kits to Torokoro A & C; support extends to Fadjiguila, Dianguinébougou, and Zéguénèkorobougou. Items: wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, brooms, dabbas, bins, gloves, masks, and liquid soap.
Together, we’re keeping schools clean, safe, and ready for learning.
2022
Standing with Families in Need - USA
School success: bundled supplies for 25 AFAHO refugee children.
Meals & stability: lunch for 70 homeless men at Outley House (1901 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia), supporting men aged 18–60 toward stability and employment.
GERA is committed to expanding this support so every child and neighbor can thrive.
Supporting Ethiopian Returnees from Saudi Arabia
Since 2017, IOM has registered large-scale returns via Bole Airport (79,498 in 2021; 100,000+ anticipated in 2022). GERA–Ethiopia provides emergency medical care, MHPSS, WASH, and health promotion for returnees, including those with severe mental health conditions.
GERA is committed to timely, humane assistance—helping returnees recover health, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with their communities.
COVID-19 Recovery Response — Uganda
The COVID-19 Recovery Response Action (CRRA) support (2021–2022): SRH and menstrual health for pregnant students at New Hope Secondary; financial assistance for adolescent mothers to continue studies; partnership with WE International for survivor skills training and materials.
Together, we’re helping girls and young women in Uganda recover from the pandemic and rebuild brighter futures.
Education, Hygiene & Health — Mali
Three-day education/sanitation campaign (Banconi Cape); 20 m tree donation to new Garantiguibougou town hall; national TV/radio sensitization on school sanitation (ORTM, 2 Aug 2022; Chaîne 2, 28 Sep 2022); health & malnutrition screening with Sahara Health, Tessalite (28 Oct 2022).
Together, we’re building healthier schools, greener communities, and stronger health systems across Mali.
Support for Mothers & Newborns — Monrovia, Liberia
Donation of assorted clothing to the pediatrics and maternity units of James N. Davis Jr. Hospital (NEZOE Community) to support vulnerable mothers and infants
Small essentials, significant impact for moms and babies in NEZOE.
2021
Humanitarian Actions — Mali
Free cleft lip/palate surgeries (9–23 Oct) with Horizon Vert & Gao Hospital; gynecological consultations for displaced women (Oct); participation in 1st Malian Humanitarian Forum (Nov); oral/dental consultations and school kits at Idrissa Traoré School, Sénou (Nov); clothing for displaced children, Garantiguibougou (Dec).
Together with local partners, we delivered targeted health care and essential supplies to families most in need.
COVID-19 Recovery for Girls & Young Mothers—Uganda
In 2021, GERA Uganda supported rural communities in Jinja City to uphold reproductive health rights, improve menstrual hygiene, and keep girls in school. We delivered SRH education, distributed menstrual kits with training, and provided back-to-learning support for adolescent mothers affected by COVID-19 restrictions. In partnership with ESLA Uganda, community leaders, and local health workers, the programme reached 150 households with teenage mothers—protecting dignity and health while sustaining education.
Health & Community Support — DRC & Burundi
DRC: HIV/AIDS prevention in Kasai mining areas (community mobilization); microfinance for survivors (East Kasai); community nutrition (Tshilenge).
Burundi (2021): COVID-19 response promoting barrier measures; staff trained in case management and pulse oximeter use.
GERA strengthens community health, resilience, and dignity across the Great Lakes region.
2020
COVID-19 Protection — Kaya, Burkina Faso
Partners: AIGSD & GERA
Since April 2020: sensitization and training on barrier measures for IDPs and host communities; distribution of personal handwashing kits to the most vulnerable.
COVID-19 Support — Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
June 2020, Port-Bouët 2 (Yopougon): donations to facilities providing COVID-19 care; monitoring of high-risk chronic patients; training community health workers on symptoms, prevention, and care-seeking.
COVID-19 Response — Kinshasa, DRC
2020: with the Ministry of Health, training/awareness on preventive measures in Kikimi and Kingabwa Health Zones; donations of essential WASH/hygiene materials to facilities and communities.
COVID-19 Socio-Economic Response — Jinja, Uganda
Launched April 2020 in Masese-3: food assistance for the most vulnerable; home-based psychosocial support after movement easing (GBV-affected families, elderly, women-headed households); GBV sensitization and community mediation with Local Council 1.
GERA-Uganda stands with vulnerable communities to recover with dignity and resilience.
Restoring Maternal Health Services — Louda, Burkina Faso
May 2020: refurbishment of the maternity ward and pharmacy depot in Louda (Boussouma RD, Sanmatenga) to restore essential SRH services amid conflict-related closures and weak infrastructure.
