Emergency food and health care for war-torn DRC

Summary

International Medical Corps brings emergency food and health care to 300,000 people affected by intensified fighting in eastern Congo.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

Intense clashes between rebel troops and government forces have threatened the health of millions in the Congo. The latest fighting has displaced an estimated 250,000 people, many of whom are now returning to the homes they were forced to flee. Finding little remaining, those affected are looking for a way to rebuild. Cholera outbreaks continue to be reported, as extreme food insecurity increases the risk of malnutrition, particularly among children. There are 250,000 newly displaced persons.

How will this project solve this problem?

At the crisis’ onset, our staff started delivering emergency food and health care to the displaced, ensuring they have basic relief items to survive this looming humanitarian crisis.

Potential Long Term Impact

As the recent crisis compounds already-widespread suffering, the displaced not only need emergency relief, like health care and food, but also help to rebuild their lives when they return home.

Project Message

“With the resumption of fighting, even more people will be displaced and in need of care, and yet we fear the humanitarian corridor for delivering assistance is narrowing drastically by the hour.”
- Pierre Willems, Country Director

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).