Yvette Nzwambe is a mother of eight who, despite living in extremely challenging circumstances, has opened up her modest home to welcome 40 refugees who have fled conflict in Central African Republic (CAR). Yvette lives in the village of Mobayi-Mbongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which sits on the border of the two countries.
"They have been here for four months now," says Yvette. "There are eight families now, all with children. I am using my own modest income to support my new extended family."
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