Democratic Republic of Congo
Why we work in the DRC
The DRC is one of the poorest countries in the world. Over 87% of the population live below the poverty line, and ongoing conflicts have driven millions of people from their homes.
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100Over seven million children are missing out on primary education.
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1002.7 million people are internally displaced due to conflict.
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40Nearly 40% of girls are married before the age of 18.
The majority of the country’s poorest people live in rural areas, where limited access to clean water and sanitation cause outbreaks of deadly diseases like cholera.
Women and girls in rural areas are very vulnerable to sexual violence – millions of women have been raped and abused over years of conflict. Half of all women aged 15-24 are illiterate.
How we’re changing lives for good in the DRC
We have a long-term programme working with local partner organisations in 15 areas across the North and South Kivu Provinces – home to an estimated 12 million people.
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