Democratic Republic of the Congo

Region: Africa
  • The programme seeks to integrate the human security approach into interventions at various levels, enabling conflict-affected communities to promote the protection and empowerment of the population, especially vulnerable women and youth.

    Promoting the Human Security Approach to Empower Vulnerable Populations Affected by Gender-Based Violence in Tanganyika Province​

    Duration: March 2023 - September 2024
    Budget: US$400,000
    Implementing Agencies: UNHCR (lead), UNJHRO

    The Tanganyika region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been facing significant obstacles to sustainable development, including severe economic, food, health, and personal security challenges arising from recurring tensions among non-state groups as well as inter-community violence. In a region where many of their rights are already under threat, women and girls are particularly vulnerable to increasing gender-based violence (GBV) and economic and social exclusion. In addition to the physical and psychological trauma experienced by survivors of GBV, the lack of inclusion in the social, economic and political spheres has wider implications for development prospects and the ongoing peace process in the region. ​
     

     

     

  • Support to Human Security in Northern Katanga Through Early Recovery and Capacity-Building of Local Populations in Prevention and Resolution of Conflicts in the Territory of Nyunzu

    Duration: November 2013 - October 2015
    Budget: US$4,220,065
    Implementing Agencies: UNDP, FAO, UNICEF

    Between 1998 and 2006 violence among armed groups in Northern Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo triggered the displacement of some 180,000 persons across the province and into neighbouring Zambia and Tanzania. In late 2013, a further humanitarian emergency erupted in the region as rebel groups destroyed 600 homes and displaced an additional 400,000 people.
     

     

     
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    Integrated Community Empowerment and Peace-Building Support in Ituri

    Duration: October 2008 - June 2011
    Budget: US$5,112,574
    Implementing Agencies: UNDP, FAO, UNHCR, UNICEF

    The programme was designed as an important vehicle for the consolidation of durable peace and recovery in post-conflict Ituri. Highlighting the multi-sectoral needs of the region, the programme focused on restoring livelihoods and productive assets within the participating communities.
     

     

     
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    Support to Child-Friendly Environment Through Community Participation in the DRC

    Duration: January 2008 - September 2010
    Budget: US$1,244,560
    Implementing Agencies: UNICEF, FAO

    The programme improved child development and survival rates by addressing critical insecurities stemming from education, water, hygiene, sanitation and poverty related challenges through a comprehensive approach, focusing on community empowerment and capacity-building.
     

     

     
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    Girls’ Development and Education

    Duration: November 2005 - May 2007
    Budget: US$1,063,823
    Implementing Agencies: UNICEF

    The programme improved children’s access to primary education in the provinces of Eastern Kasai, Western Kasai, and Katanga. Programme activities set out to increase the enrolment rate of girls in target primary schools and enhance the overall quality of primary education in the region.
     

     

     
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    Reinforcement of food security and the fight against malnutrition

    Duration: April 2004 - April 2005
    Budget: US$1,045,903
    Implementing Agencies: FAO

    To re-establish the self-sufficiency and enhance the food security of vulnerable households in the target areas (located within the provinces of Equateur, Katanga, Kasai and Kasai Oriental), the programme provided IDPs, returnees and host communities with the necessary agricultural inputs
     

     

     
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    Supporting Coping Mechanisms for Congolese Households Affected by the Crisis

    Duration: May 2002 - April 2003
    Budget: US$978,500
    Implementing Agencies: FAO

    The programme’s overall goal was to provide assistance to conflict-affected communities to mitigate food and personal insecurities. The programme increased and diversified agricultural production through the distribution of essential inputs and through technical support to the agricultural sector.