Lukula, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cost of Materials: $13,700 | Number of Volunteers: 10 | Population 263,000

Global First Responder members and volunteers provided medical and humanitarian aid to locals in Lukula, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Solar technology was installed to Lukula General Hospital as well as an incinerator for medical waste. Toxic medical waste was previously dumped into a ditch near the hospital where children played. Wifi was installed and paid in full for one year.

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