
Democratic
Republic of congo
Hunger Crisis in the DRC
Hunger and conflict are fueling each other in the DRC. Around a quarter of the population are facing crisis levels of hunger or worse.
Violence and Human Suffering in the DRC
Decades of civil war have wrought havoc on the DRC. One out of every four Congolese are hungry and WFP is scaling up operations to save their lives .
internally displaced persons
people facing acute food insecurity
children under five are facing or are expected to face acute malnutrition
DRC: A Fight for Peace

7.1 million
people have been targeted by WFP across all interventions, including emergency support and resilience programs
Photo: WFP/Jacques David
3.5 million
people assisted with food and cash assistance

1.5 million
people reached in critical areas in eastern DRC since September 2024
Photo: WFP/Tara Crossley
1.4 million
children and breastfeeding mother supported with malnutrition treatment and prevention
Photo: WFP/Deborah Nguyen
200,000
children assisted with school meals and take-home rations
Photo: WFP/Gracia Bitahondwa/2021




WFP’s Work in the DRC
Despite difficult and oftentimes dangerous circumstances, WFP continues to provide support to Congolese families in need. In 2024, WFP plans to reach 7.1 million people with food, nutrition and cash-based assistance.

WFP operates UNHAS, running daily flights and carrying humanitarian workers, cargo, mobile laboratories and protection equipment. UNHAS also enables access to Ebola-affected areas.


WFP’s resilience-building programs, implemented with FAO and UNICEF, are key peace and development. Key components of the programs are training courses for women in literacy and leadership skills.


Despite difficult and oftentimes dangerous circumstances, WFP continues to provide support to Congolese families in need. In 2022, WFP plans to reach 8.6 million people in DRC with food, nutrition and cash-based assistance—nearly 2 million more people than last year


WFP teaches small-scale farmers how to run and grow their businesses , from planting and harvesting to storing and selling . Women receive special support so they can sell products like livestock or charcoal.

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What’s Happening in the DRC?
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