HEKS/EPER continues to expand its humanitarian response in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, providing critical support to communities affected by ongoing armed conflict. Since August 2025, our teams have been delivering multisectoral assistance to internally displaced people, returnees, and vulnerable host communities across North Kivu,...
HEKS/EPER continues to expand its humanitarian response in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, providing critical support to communities...
HEKS/EPER Romania is pleased to announce that its membership in VOICE – the Voice of International NGOs in Europe – was officially approved during the VOICE General Assembly held in Brussels on 16 June 2026. The decision marks an important step in our engagement within the European humanitarian ecosystem. For HEKS/EPER Romania, joining VOICE...
HEKS/EPER Romania is pleased to announce that its membership in VOICE – the Voice of International NGOs in Europe – was officially approved...
On 15 June 2026, our delegation had the privilege of participating in the DG ECHO Partners’ Dialogue 2026, held in Brussels. As Romania’s first ECHO-certified NGO and direct funding recipient from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (DG ECHO), our presence at...
On 15 June 2026, our delegation had the privilege of participating in the DG ECHO Partners’ Dialogue 2026, held in Brussels. ...
Testimonials from the field · Democratic Republic of Congo When violence broke out in the village of Mikenge, Emmanuel Kaluta Sumahili had no time to save anything. At 45, a father of six, he fled with nothing, leaving behind his home, his land, and everything he had built over decades of...
Testimonials from the field · Democratic Republic of Congo When violence broke out in the village of Mikenge, Emmanuel Kaluta Sumahili had no time...
In Rutshuru territory, road rehabilitation works carried out by HEKS/EPER are initiated following alerts raised by humanitarian NGOs whose access to communities is hindered by the poor condition of the roads. The main objective of this intervention is to remove these obstacles, restore humanitarian access, and enable the organizations that raised...
In Rutshuru territory, road rehabilitation works carried out by HEKS/EPER are initiated following alerts raised by humanitarian NGOs whose access to...
South Kivu province is deeply affected by ethnic tensions and armed conflict. Although the region is rich in natural resources, its illegal exploitation by both armed groups and international actors fuels ongoing violence, with devastating consequences for displaced populations. Local militias, armed groups, and government forces control key...
South Kivu province is deeply affected by ethnic tensions and armed conflict. Although the region is rich in natural resources, its illegal...
Since August 1, 2025, HEKS/EPER has been implementing a rapid response project funded by the European Union through the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). Entitled “Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance for Vulnerable Populations Affected by Armed Conflict in Hard-to-Reach Areas of...
Since August 1, 2025, HEKS/EPER has been implementing a rapid response project funded by the European Union through the Directorate-General for...
Project Overview Amid ongoing violence and large-scale displacement in eastern DRC, cash assistance remains a lifeline for thousands of families. Since June 2024, with the support from the European Union through DG ECHO, HEKS/EPER has been implementing the project Multi-sectoral emergency response for the most vulnerable people in the east...
Project Overview Amid ongoing violence and large-scale displacement in eastern DRC, cash assistance remains a lifeline for thousands of...
Cash aid isn’t just assistance—it’s dignity, recovery, and resilience. This Monday at the EHF2025 (European Humanitarian Forum) in Brussels, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation team joined discussions on how we can maximize the impact of multi-purpose cash programming in the DRC, funded by DG ECHO. It’s inspiring to see the EU and the donor...
Cash aid isn’t just assistance—it’s dignity, recovery, and resilience. This Monday at the EHF2025 (European Humanitarian Forum) in Brussels,...
In North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the Masisi territory, security instability, marked by recurrent clashes between armed groups and government forces, has significantly damaged emergency infrastructure, especially roads. This situation complicates humanitarian access to isolated areas,...
In North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the Masisi territory, security instability, marked by...
From July 31 to August 9, 2024, the Desk Officer of HEKS/EPER Romania conducted a field visit to Ethiopia. Even though HEKS/EPER has no direct ECHO funding in Ethiopia, the Desk Officer was able to gather insights for future humanitarian projects and solidify relationships with key partners (national and international). A project proposal was...
From July 31 to August 9, 2024, the Desk Officer of HEKS/EPER Romania conducted a field visit to Ethiopia. Even though HEKS/EPER has no direct ECHO...
In July 2024, key members of the HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation conducted a field visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) funded projects, providing an “Emergency multi-sectoral response to the most vulnerable populations affected by conflict and outbreaks...
In July 2024, key members of the HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation conducted a field visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of the...
HEKS/EPER, with support from the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (DG ECHO), is delivering critical aid to vulnerable communities in the DRC, as highlighted in a recent article published by the European Commission. Over 40,000 people in Sebele, Fizi territory, South Kivu province benefited from our efforts, receiving essential hygiene...
HEKS/EPER, with support from the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (DG ECHO), is delivering critical aid to vulnerable communities in the...
Cluj-Napoca, Romania12 Dec 2023 Wishing to expand and exploit its potential as a humanitarian actor, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation has become the first NGO in our country to be accredited by the European Commission for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). This partnership certifies that the organization, based in Cluj Napoca,...
Cluj-Napoca, Romania12 Dec 2023 Wishing to expand and exploit its potential as a humanitarian actor, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation has become the...
Following the participation of HEKS/EPER Romania at the EHF 2023 (European Humanitarian Forum) which took place at the end of March 2023 in Brussels, our Humanitarian Aid Desk Officer travelled to the DRC for her field mission. The scope of the mission was to support the humanitarian aid delegation on site and monitor the activities...
Following the participation of HEKS/EPER Romania at the EHF 2023 (European Humanitarian Forum) which took place at the end of March 2023 in Brussels,...
In 2022, the HEKS/EPER mission in the DRC rehabilitated the Point Zéro – Mikenge – Kipupu axis in the Itombwe Health Zone, in the Mwenga territory. In order to facilitate access between communities and also to open access roads for humanitarian actors, this activity has benefited the population from its implementation and...
In 2022, the HEKS/EPER mission in the DRC rehabilitated the Point Zéro – Mikenge – Kipupu axis in the Itombwe Health Zone, in the...
Distribution of emergency kits and cash assistance. In #NordKivu, territory of #Masisi, HEKS organized a distribution of NFI kits, containing a 20-litre container, 20 and 5-litre buckets, 6 reusable sanitary napkins, 4 bars of soap of 600 grams and 3 panties. An emergency kit coupled with a distribution of 60 USD in cash per family...
Distribution of emergency kits and cash assistance. In #NordKivu, territory of #Masisi, HEKS organized a distribution of NFI kits, containing a...