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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. Our teams intervene in the sectors of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH), Nutrition and Livelihoods, and Gender & Protection with a focus on the eastern part of the country.
The second largest number of internally displaced persons in the world
The Democratic Republic of the Congo remains one of the most complex and longstanding humanitarian crises in Africa. The country currently has the largest number of internally displaced persons on the African continent with 6.1 million internally displaced people (IDPs) living within host communities or in IDP sites (OCHA Humanitarian Response Plan 2023). Since March 2022, over 800,000 people have fled their homes due to a resurgence of conflict in the east of the country, with women and children at particular risk of discrimination and gender-based violence.
The DRC also remains the world’s largest food crisis, with 26.4 million people – a quarter of the population - facing acute food insecurity in 2023 (IPC 2022). The COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine and ongoing conflict in DRC have led to significant price rises, increasing pressure on the 60 million people already living on less than $2.15 a day.
Latest achievements
Emergency assistance
In 2022, Concern supported over 150,000 individuals displaced by conflict and natural disasters in DRC with emergency cash transfers/vouchers and food distributions.
Health
Gender Equality
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.
Rapid response
Building resilience
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WASH programme in DRC
Towards sustainable WASH services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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