Democratic Republic of the Congo

Affected by violent conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics, food insecurity, chronic poverty and structural deficiencies, the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis that affects nearly 16 million people. These structural and cyclical causes have resulted in significant population movements, deterioration of the living conditions of the most vulnerable, non-respect of their fundamental rights and reduced access to basic services. While the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, Kasai, South Kivu, Tanganyika and Kasai-Central in the east of the country are particularly affected, rapid and effective humanitarian action is needed throughout the country to meet humanitarian needs.

Present in the DRC since 2003, Acted works mainly to respond to emergencies, strengthen the resilience of populations, co-construct efficient governance and promote an inclusive and sustainable growth.

Acted in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Our achievements in 2018...

401,152
beneficiaries
18
projects
18
international employees
296
national employees

Intervening today mainly in eight provinces, Acted brings a flexible and adapted emergency response to acute and complex humanitarian crises by intervening with the most vulnerable populations. Acted seeks to respond to their immediate needs in terms of access to shelter, food security, essential household items or access to water; while ensuring the promotion of a protective environment. In parallel, Acted also works in a longer term approach through road and infrastructure rehabilitation, economic recovery projects and the prevention of gender-based violence. Finally, Acted aims at supporting the structuring of civil society in partnership with 6 major national networks.

Oil distribution stand in Kiziba
Distribution site in the process of delivery South Kivu
A beneficiary washes her hands before entering the Makobola distribution site.
Motorcycle driver daily worker in a road with a risk of landslide – Kiziba-Kitindi axis, Shabunda, SK, June 2019
A beneficiary in the distribution site – Kabimba-Kigongo axis

Document

November 2023

Country strategy - DRC (In French)
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Current projects

Addressing Food Insecurity through a Multisectoral Response and Strengthening Intersectoral & Food Security and Nutrition Evidence-Based Analysis, Planning & Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
MAC – Multisector Assistance for Crisis-affected Areas in Eastern DRC

Food assistance for the people of Shabunda

©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo
©Gaytt Craig Ngelessa for ACTED DRC, 2017
Kolula Food Fair, Democratic Republic of Congo