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Democratic Republic of Congo: Escalating conflict leaves already traumatized survivors in dire need

By David Mutua · March 29, 2023

In the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, villages have been left empty, farms are overgrown, and shopping centers are desolate as conflict rages on. Since March 2022, more than 600,000 people have fled their homes and sought refuge in collective centers such as makeshift camps, school yards, and church grounds in Nyiragongo, Kanyabayonga, Sake, and Goma.

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Ideas

Can the chief be a woman? One DRC village says “yes.”

By David Mutua · May 2, 2022

Several tribes and communities in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) still believe administrative leadership roles are the preserve of men. There are heated debates and arguments that power and leadership should be passed from father to son. And as a result, many do not believe women can lead. This is where Heveline Mapfumo comes in. This 25-year-old mother became a refugee in her own country simply for asserting her rights.

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Press Releases

More than 27 Million People in Democratic Republic of Congo are Facing Acute Food Insecurity

May 20, 2021

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict enters its 20th year, CARE warns that if immediate funding and support is not provided, millions could face starvation. Nearly 7 million people in the DRC are now one step away from famine levels of food insecurity, while 27.3 million are facing acute levels of hunger or higher, for perspective that number is greater than the entire population of New York State.

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