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Caritas International has been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 1960. Our teams are based in Kinshasa and Bukavu, monitoring the situation and implementing projects. Caritas International is active in both the west (Congo Central and Kinshasa provinces) and the east (South Kivu). We support the national Caritas network and work with local partners in various fields.
Our approach is inclusive and spans multiple sectors. We aim to address numerous crises by combining humanitarian action, sustainable development, and the promotion of social cohesion. In terms of development, we focus on social entrepreneurship and strengthening food sovereignty. In humanitarian terms, we work on disaster risk reduction (conflicts, natural disasters) and better anticipation of these disasters. We strive to enhance the capacity and resilience of local communities.
The Caritas network's presence in various communities and the "humanitarian watch" mechanism enable us to provide rapid emergency aid in crises.
Local Actions, Global Lessons: Overcoming Fragility in DR Congo
Discover “Local Actions, Global Lessons”, the new publication series on the Caritas network’s commitments with communities facing conflict, disaster and poverty. This first edition highlights…
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Coronavirus: as the pandemic progresses Central Africa becomes plagued by the virus
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread like wildfire across European and American countries, it has now also hit the four corners of the African continent. The global Caritas…
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Coronavirus: Urgent need for humanitarian aid in DR Congo
While America and most Western European countries have been in quarantine for some time, the virus is now also rampant in many African countries. The first…
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Six things that you didn’t know about Ebola
Images of people wearing protective clothing such as gloves, masks and boots have been engrained in our minds since the spread of the Ebola virus…
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Ebola in the DRC: challenges and response
Since declaring an Ebola epidemic in August of last year, more than 2,500 people have been infected by the virus in DR Congo and more…
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Expulsions from Angola put pressure on fragile Kasai
The unstable Congolese region of Kasai is once again threatened by a serious humanitarian crisis. Located on the border with neighbouring country Angola, Kasai became…
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Armed conflict and extreme climate conditions: emergency aid and risk reduction
The province is ranked as the third most in need in DR Congo. This is due to armed conflicts and political tensions. The region is…
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Providing food security, nutrition, and hygiene through co-ops
Food security, habits, and hygiene practices have considerably improved in the four provinces of DR Congo. This project aims to benefit the lives of 2,400…
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Kahindo Kitakya Fazila has lost 10 family members to the Ebola virus, including her mother. Kahindo was sick and terrified herself.
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“When I arrived at the center in Kapellen, I wondered if I would really be able to make a home for myself here…it was winter. The weather…
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About 20 minutes from Brussels, take exit 8 on the E411, and a tiny paved road will lead you to the Logis de Louvranges, a veritable haven of peace. A…
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