Africa - East and Central
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ranks 180 out of 189 on the Human Development Index (HDI). CARE International’s work in the DRC has focused on supporting Rwandan refugees, responding to the Ebola crisis, and assisting vulnerable groups.
CARE International started work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) started in 1979. In the 1990s, CARE International's work primarily supported Rwandan refugees fleeing into the country. CARE International returned to the DRC in 2002, initially focusing on helping those affected by long-standing conflict.
In 2018, the Ministry of Health in the DRC declared a new outbreak of Ebola. CARE DRC's response has included assisting homes, communities, and health centers with water, sanitation, and hygiene, as well as through risk communication and community engagement.
Beyond our Ebola response, CARE International's work today in the DRC focuses on:
In the DRC, CARE International has strengthened its structure and strategy to assist the Congolese society achieve victories over widespread poverty and reduce social injustice. We work mainly with poor women, adolescent girls and boys, and displaced and returning populations.
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has displaced over 6 million people, while the escalating Mpox outbreak has already resulted in more than 15,000 cases and 700 deaths.
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is fueling a severe humanitarian crisis, with women and girls bearing the brunt. Reports of sexual violence are surging, while millions face displacement and food insecurity. CARE calls for urgent action and increased funding to address the critical needs of vulnerable populations.
As violence alarming increases in Eastern DRC, CARE's Acting Country Director urges the global community to take action to protect the civilians and the humanitraian personnel.
Members of collective savings groups set up with CARE's assistance are now hosting participants displaced by the conflict.
You know what inspires me most about CARE’s COVID-19 vaccine work? The number of times I’ve heard someone say that one of the key ways to convince people to get COVID-19 vaccines is to have CARE staff share the message.
“We’re not yet 100% equal, but because we’re helping our families, our husbands and other men are looking at us with respect, not violence. We’re no longer ‘good for nothing’ like they used to call us. That comforts us.”
English: Gender Analysis: Prevention and Response to Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo [January 2020]
This is the third consecutive year that CARE publishes its report “Suffering In Silence”. It serves as a call for the global community to speak up for people in crises who are otherwise forgotten and to help them overcome hardship.
The year 2017 was marked by scores of humanitarian crises: armed conflicts, devastating natural disasters, climate shocks, hunger, millions of people fleeing their homes.
In FY2024, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
