Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the poorest countries in the world. Larger than the whole of north-west Europe it has been in a state of almost permanent conflict since 1998. 4 million people have died as a result.

Recent democratic elections have given DRC some hope but violence continues and the impact of war will be long-lasting.

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Upwards of 30,000 children have been actively engaged in fighting in DRC. Of those who are no longer part of fighting forces at least 10,000 have been unable to reconnect with their families and communities.

Thousands more are living and working on the streets. Some are orphans, many more have been accused of witchcraft. Our work supports and protects these children and helps them to reintegrate with society.

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  • DR Congo: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Peace Process Falters

    Source: Human Rights Watch (Goma, September 25, 2008) – Renewed combat in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has caused a drastic deterioration in the humanitarian situation and immense suffering for civilians, the Congo ...

  • Eastern Congo fighting displaces 100,000 - U.N.

    Source: Reuters (Adds riots in Goma on Sunday) By Joe Bavier KINSHASA, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Weeks of heavy fighting between the army and Tutsi rebels in eastern Congo's North Kivu province has forced 100,000 ...

  • Eastern Congo fighting displaces 100,000 - U.N.

    Source: Reuters By Joe Bavier KINSHASA, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Weeks of heavy fighting between the army and Tutsi rebels in eastern Congo's North Kivu province has forced 100,000 people from their homes, the ...

  • U.N. struggles to halt worsening Congo fighting

    Source: Reuters (Adds comment from U.N. mission chief) By Joe Bavier KINSHASA, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Congo's U.N. peacekeeping mission struggled on Sunday to impose a temporary ceasefire as fighting between ...

  • U.N. struggles to halt worsening Congo fighting

    Source: Reuters By Joe Bavier KINSHASA, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Congo's U.N. peacekeeping mission struggled on Sunday to impose a temporary ceasefire as fighting between government forces and Tutsi rebels neared an ...

  • Population: 57 million
  • GDP per capita: $107
  • Life expectancy: 43
  • Infant mortality: 129 per 1000
  • Children as % of population: 47%
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