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Damaged schools and overcrowded classes after the crisis
During the crisis from December 2025 to January 2026, schools were closed for nearly a month and several were damaged: broken benches, doors and windows torn off, latrines destroyed. Now that classes have resumed, classrooms are overcrowded and lack benches and materials.
Being handled
- Received01/03/2026
- Taken in charge05/05/2026
- ResolvedWaiting
- 259days since the request
- 1563 hto be taken in charge
- —to be resolved
- —resident’s satisfaction
What was reported
During the crisis from December 2025 to January 2026, schools were closed for nearly a month and several were damaged: broken benches, doors and windows torn off, latrines destroyed. Now that classes have resumed, classrooms are overcrowded and lack benches and materials.
Translated by the AI assistant.
Original text
Pendant la crise de décembre 2025 à janvier 2026, les écoles ont été fermées près d’un mois et plusieurs ont été dégradées : bancs cassés, portes et fenêtres arrachées, latrines détruites. À la reprise, les classes sont surchargées et manquent de bancs et de matériel.
Reported by Kalunga Josephine Candy
What the City did
The City of Uvira received this report on 01/03/2026. On 05/05/2026, it took the case in charge: parents and teachers did cleaning and temporary repairs, and a school kit was requested from humanitarian actors.
Dated follow-up
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05/05/2026 10:00 · Being handled
Nettoyage et réparations provisoires par les parents et les enseignants ; un kit scolaire est demandé aux humanitaires.
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01/03/2026 07:00 · Received
Problème signalé par Kalunga Josephine Candy (veille citoyenne par Initiative pour la Gouvernance de Proximité, CERC).
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