Democratic Republic of Congo

A woman who recently gave birth sits on a bed with her nurse and baby.
Olivia Acland
Action Against Hunger, DRC

The State of Hunger in Democratic Republic of Congo

Severe food insecurity affects more than 25.4 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A recent IPC report stated that 1.4 million children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition. A total of 7.8 million people are internally displaced. The country is also affected by several epidemics, including cholera, measles, and malaria.

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How We're Helping in Democratic Republic of Congo

In North Kivu, we provide healthcare and mental health services to conflict-affected populations, build emergency sanitation facilities, and distribute hygiene kits. In Ituri, we treat severe acute malnutrition, support the health system, provide food aid, and support agricultural revival.

In Kasai Oriental, we run an agricultural recovery project to improve food security. In other regions, such as Mai Ndome, Kasai Central, and Maniema, we provide emergency health and nutrition assistance for children under five, support the management of severe acute malnutrition, strengthen the health system, and conduct community nutrition activities, including during disease outbreaks.

A health worker checks the nutrition status of a young boy as his mother holds him.
1.4M

Children Are Severely Malnourished

A woman holds her food vouchers up.
25.4M

People Are Severely Food Insecure

Group of people farming in Democratic Republic of Congo.
7.8M

People Are Internally Displaced

Improving Mental Health for Displaced Mothers

Zawadi N'Bagoni introduces her older daughter to her newborn sibling in Kibarizo Health Center.
Action Against Hunger offers support to mothers to improve their mental and reconnect with their children.
A psycho-social worker meets with women in Kichanga, DRC. A psycho-social worker meets with women in Kichanga, DRC.
Olivia Acland
Action Against Hunger, Democratic Republic of Congo
Women wait for prenatal appointments outside of Kibarizo Health Center. Women wait for prenatal appointments outside of Kibarizo Health Center.
Olivia Acland
Action Against Hunger, DRC
An Action Against Hunger aid workers teaches a farmer skills to help his crops grow. An Action Against Hunger aid workers teaches a farmer skills to help his crops grow.
Alexis Huguet
Action Against Hunger, DRC

When disaster strikes, our emergency teams deploy to improve access to clean water, provide mental health services, and treat malnutrition.

Emergency Response

Our technical experts work with government partners and local organizations to share knowledge and strengthen their capacity to fight hunger.

Our teams support families in conflict-affected areas to improve food security and rebuild their lives by providing seeds and tools to replant fields, offering training and tools to start businesses, and reinvigorating local markets.

Food Security & Livelihoods

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