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Nathalie, Patrick and I have just returned from Goma, where we were able to assess the security situation and meet the communities supported by En Avant Les Enfants. This intense and deeply emotional trip left us with immense admiration for the 6,500 beneficiaries of our projects. Their daily courage, in a context that remains fragile, commands respect. 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