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Democratic Republic of Congo
Why are we in Democratic Republic of Congo? Concern Worldwide has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1994. Part of our work has been to address the country’s decades-long humanitarian crisis, particularly in the east, through providing support for livelihoods, nutrition, gender equality, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Over 25 million Congolese will require humanitarian assistance in 2024
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has shifted from national conflict in the late 1990s to a series of localised, region-specific conflicts over land, resources, and power, and involving a multitude of national and regional state and non-state actors. It remains one of the most complex and longstanding humanitarian crises in Africa, and is also the source of the continent’s largest internal displacement crisis. At the end of 2023, 6.2 million internally-displaced Congolese were living in host communities or in displacement sites.
The DRC also remains the world’s largest food crisis, with over 25 million people — a quarter of the population — facing acute food insecurity.
Latest achievements
Emergency response
In 2023, Concern supported over 100,000 individuals displaced by conflict and natural disasters in DRC with emergency cash transfers/vouchers and food distributions.
Gender equality
Working together for maximum impact
Apoline Niyosenge is taught how to wash her hands properly by Concern community worker Abel Bamwisho. Photo: Pamela Tulizo / Panos / Concern Worldwide
Ms Bora Kasoki Francine is married to Nikyobategera Japhet Célestin and they have four children together. They live in the village of Ndobogo in the Mushaki area. Photo: Ariane Rwankuba/Concern Worldwide
Justin Mupenzi Mabule and Justine Mahoro Murwanamashaka, parents of four children from Kibungu. Photo: Panos Pictures / Concern Worldwide.
Patience Ilunga Jolie teaches women the alphabet in Manono, Tanganyika. Photo: Pamela Tulizo/Panos/Concern Worldwide
Mama Yambo Mbuyu wa Kyungu is a beneficiary of Concern’s Graduation project in Manono, Tanganyika. Photo: Pamela Tulizo/Panos/Concern Worldwide
How we're helping in DRC
We’re alleviating suffering in DRC through our emergency response programmes and building resilience by tackling malnutrition and gender equality.
Emergency response
Livelihoods and agriculture
Integrated programming and partnerships
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