In the poor region of Sadisa in the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo malnutrition occurs very often. In order to combat malnutrition and other illnesses, often caused by improper nutrition, a team of nurses founded the Nutritionnel Sadisa Bakweno Centre in March 2006. Besides reducing malnutrition, its aim is to provide timely treatment, offer information and assist the disabled, widows, and orphans.