Conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken the lives of 5.4 million people since 1998 and continue to leave as many as 45,000 dead every month, according to a major International Rescue Committee study.

The International Rescue Committee has worked in Congo since 1996. We are one of the largest non-governmental organisations in Congo, a leader in providing critical health and emergency response services to those displaced by violence and also one of few organisations addressing the crisis of sexual violence in the country.

Operating with over 400 staff members in seven of eleven provinces, our programmes are designed to make a long-term impact, helping Congolese reclaim their future through education, training and community development.

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