UNICEF Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explosion injures four children in Minova

UNICEF fears massive rise in displacement in eastern DRC will expose children to increased violence

Une femme qui se tient au dessus d'un robinet, remplit un bidon jaune avec de l'eau

New water taps for displaced families

UNICEF and partners stepped up their response by building latrines and showers and increasing the availability of drinking water at the Don Bosco site.

A wish to return to school is realized

Emergency classrooms enable children affected by conflict in eastern DRC to resume their studies and prepare for their future

Une fille sourit en posant ses mains sur une planche de bois

Children in DRC need peace now

UNICEF and WFP demand action to protect children and unfettered humanitarian access in eastern DRC

Une enseignante vue de dos porte un élève dans les bras, devant un tableau noir

From forest to blackboard: the story of Mavala

Forcibly recruited by an armed group at the age of 15, Mavala is now a role model for her primary school pupils.

12 February 2024

UNICEF deplores killing of civilians, including children, by bomb falling on displacement camp

Un jeune coiffe une personne assise sur une chaise plastique, dans un local avec des miroires.

Barber mentors children who have exited armed groups

“Leaving an armed group is not easy but I have done it”

Un groupe d'enfants se tient debout dans une salle de classe temporaire installée par l'UNICEF.

Temporary learning spaces give children a chance to learn

Returning to school helps children displaced by violence in eastern DRC feel a sense of normalcy

Une femme puise de l'eau à une borne, entourée d'enfants

25 January 2024

New water network extension in northern Goma to benefit 150,000 displaced persons and host families

Young people are transforming lives and UNICEF

With their energy, passion and talent, they can have a significant impact, they can transform lives and the way we work as UNICEF.

A mother holds her child in her arms while he is screened for malnutrition.

Early screening and treatment of malnutrition

Community outreach workers in South Kivu also teach mothers about nutritious foods and meals to prevent malnutrition

A mother holds holds two vaccination records and a baby.

A mother's quest: bridging health and hope in Bukavu

Nathalie and her son Anselme embrace newfound health with integrated immunization services, thanks to Canada’s support

Une mère porte deux enfants, un dans ses bras et l'autre sur son dos.

Combat malnutrition through ready-to-use therapeutic foods

UNICEF, World Bank programme focuses on children under 2 years old