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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.

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“The worst is the hunger. My children are hungry, and I cannot feed them.”

Helene Sebazungu and her children are on the run in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Main activities

DCA’s programme in DR Congo is strategically aligned to identified needs and activities. 

Projects are currently in:

Clearance

DCA conducts Manual Mine Clearance (MMC), Technical Survey (TS), Non-Technical Survey (NTS), and Battle Area Clearance (BAC), thus increasing access to roads, rivers, schools, and agricultural land enabling the beneficiaries to resume their farming activities and ensured freedom of movement.

Protection

DCA conducts training and education in prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV) support to survivors of GBV. Additionally, DCA is implementing Psychosocial Support (PSS) activities, including the establishment of Child Friendly Spaces, recreational activities, and training of PSS focal points.

Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI)

DCA provides shelter and NFIs to vulnerable populations, including Internally Displaced People (IDP’s) and host communities.

Cash and Livelihoods

DCA provides livelihood activities, including cash and Income Generation Activities (IGA) to the most vulnerable displaced populations and host communities.

Education in Emergencies

DCA provides emergency education to vulnerable populations through remedial classes, provision of educational materials, teacher training, and risk education.

Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding

DCA works to prevent violent conflicts, foster social cohesion and facilitating peaceful dialogue. As such, Conflict Sensitivity is an integral part of DCA’s programme.

Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM)

DCA seeks to embark on Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) activities to contribute to DR Congo’s commitments to the Mine Ban Treaty.

PROJECTS

Democratic Republic of Congo

Lending support to those who are hard to reach

Improving humanitarian access, economic recovery, and basic living conditions for people affected by conflict.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Improving humanitarian access, economic recovery, and basic living conditions for people affected by conflict.

The project provides multisectoral life-saving and life-sustaining assistance, protection services and resilience-building in Eastern DR Congo.

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Donors

DCA’s operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo are supported by USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), US Department of State (PMWRA), and Danida.