The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a delicate humanitarian situation at the end of the first half of 2023. According to the Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity, Modeste Mutinga, nearly 6 million people are currently internally displaced and approximately 26.5 million people are in need of assistance.
The situation is particularly worrying in some provinces of the country. North Kivu is affected by war and abuses perpetrated by armed groups. In the west of the country, the Mobondo militia is responsible for much violence. Other provinces, such as South Kivu, Tanganyika and Kwamouth, also face their own humanitarian challenges.
The Congolese government is mobilizing partners and donors to implement the 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan. This plan, launched last February, aims to finance the critical needs of people affected by conflicts, epidemics and natural disasters. The estimated amount needed is $2.25 billion to assist approximately 10 million people.
However, the humanitarian situation in the DRC remains precarious and needs are not fully met. In 2022, a similar fundraising appeal was launched for $1.88 billion, but only 48% of that sum was funded, leaving millions of people without needed assistance.
It is therefore essential that donors and partners continue to support the efforts of the Congolese government to respond to this humanitarian crisis. The DRC, with its 100 million inhabitants, needs effective and sustainable assistance to offer hope of stability and prosperity to its population