UNICEF has recently declared the current cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo the worst the country has seen in 25 years. Since the start of 2025, there have been 64,427 total cases and 1,888 deaths. Even more devastating is the fact that one in four of these cases belong to children. In one of the most tragic cases, 16 of the 62 children living in a Kinshasa group home died within days after the disease tore through the orphanage.
There are currently no cases of cholera at Theresa’s House and we are doing everything we can to keep our children and their caretakers safe. But it does make the need for a potable water reservoir even more urgent as access to clean, safe drinking water is one of the most important factors in preventing an outbreak. If you feel called to support this effort, please consider donating to Theresa’s House today.
