Background

U.S. Department of State – DCA donor

The U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. Funding mechanisms counts The Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/WRA), The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), and Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM).

USAID

USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance.

DCA projects funded by U.S. Department of State

Small Business Development Activities
Country

Business development support empowers refugees to be financially stable.

The small business development activity engages those who already have skills and ideas but need additional support to strengthen their businesses.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Providing shelter to people fleeing violence

In first half of 2024, DCA has provided shelter and household kits to civilians displaced by fighting.

Focused group discussion during a community dialogue. Itang woreda, Gambella Region.
Ethiopia

Building Bridges of Peace

DCA’s Peace Conference promotes Coexistence and Reconciliation in Gambella Region.

Ethiopia

Skills training and start capital boosting refugee run business

DCA targets vulnerable refugees in Ethiopia addressing their immediate needs whilst also ensuring assistance for the long run and a brighter future.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Reducing the risk posed by mines and explosive remnants of war in DR Congo

DCA’s deminers work to remove the last landmines in eight provinces in Eastern DR Congo benefitting app 60,000 people.