Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Prior to 1998, CARE worked in the DRC to support Rwandan refugees who had fled there from their own country.

Relief efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

CARE has strengthened its structure and strategy to assist the most at-risk members of Congolese society eradicate poverty and reduce their vulnerability to social injustice. Our target groups include poor and disadvantaged women, adolescent girls, and boys as well as displaced and returning populations. 

CARE’s programmatic work in the DRC focuses on humanitarian response, women’s economic empowerment, reproductive health, food and nutrition security, environment, resilience, and the right to a life free from violence.  

Prior to 1998, CARE worked in the DRC to support Rwandan refugees who had fled there from their own country. In 2002, CARE returned to the DRC to help people affected by the country’s own long-standing conflict.

How you can help

The recent surge in conflict in DRC has had devastating consequences. Since January, at least 400,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, many for the second or third time. This relentless displacement and increase in fighting has been particularly traumatic, especially for women and girls who face heightened risks in crises like this and immense psychological distress.

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