The HJ Foundation—created in 2016 for the benefit of the Congolese—remains committed to its mission of extending aid to those in need, particularly during times of crisis
Mumbai (India CSR): The Harish Jagtani Foundation (HJ Foundation) has responded swiftly to the recent devastation caused by floods and landslides in the South Kivu province of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 400 individuals died or were injured and missing in the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi in the hills overlooking Lake Kivu. The HJ Foundation team of 20 dedicated volunteer doctors, nurses and support staff arrived at the site to provide immediate aid to the disaster-struck populace.
The HJ Foundation provided 80 tons of essential supplies—including food, drinking water and medicines, besides kits containing the basic necessities of life. In addition to this, mobile clinics were set up providing medical care and assistance to over 250 individuals on a daily basis, with the dedicated medical team attending to their needs. The clinics are operational daily.
CSR of Harish Jagtani
The primary objective of this herculean effort was to provide immediate and life-sustaining support to the affected people and help them overcome the trauma they were experiencing. By providing essential relief and support to the affected communities in the South Kivu floods, the HJ Foundation aims to make a meaningful difference and help rebuild the lives affected by this tragic disaster.
While the Congolese government, on its part, has promised relocation of the victims, the HJ Foundation’s contribution provides vital immediate support for the sustenance of life. The foundation’s team will also work to help people come out of the shock and assist in their recovery process in every way.
The HJ Foundation focuses on providing humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly to vulnerable individuals. Through its extensive hospital facilities, the HJ Foundation provides free prostheses and offers access to its dialysis and ophthalmology centre, prioritizing the health and well-being of those in need.
Who is Harish Jagtani?
Harish Jagtani, a Jaipur-born industrialist and philanthropist, has been operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the past two decades and has been running various businesses—such as cargo, real estate, healthcare and hotels. His foundation has been serving the people of the country relentlessly by hosting regular health camps on dialysis, malaria, ophthalmology and many others. Moreover, Mr Jagtani’s help and contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic attracted praise from people across the world.
