International Assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Why we are on site

The humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has worsened dramatically in recent months. The conflict, in which various armed groups are involved, has killed and displaced millions of people over the years. As a result of the ongoing fighting, people have been forced to leave their villages and have settled in so-called Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps around and in the city of Goma or have found accommodation with host families. 

In the camps, people live in the most basic conditions in makeshift shelters. The people in the overcrowded camps only receive a little water, and the hygiene facilities, such as latrines or hand-washing stations, are not sufficient for the large number of people.

Johanniter continues to be active in Goma and provides medical aid in the refugee camps, as the people here have no other access to medical care. The Johanniter teams provide medical treatment to the people in the camps with mobile clinics. Many residents, especially children, are malnourished or suffer from diarrhea due to poor hygiene and lack of access to clean water.