With a population of over 80 million, the DRC is the second-largest country in Africa in terms of size. However, its recent history has been marred by years of civil war which has killed 6 million. Thus undermining its socioeconomic capabilities and growth.
Since the end of the civil war, the DRC has made significant progress in the education sector. However, millions of girls and young women remain out of school, with no access to education
Young people represent 70% of the DRC’s population; however, with high levels of poverty and with few education opportunities, few jobs and no skills many turn to risky informal labour.
At a glance
86.73 million national population
61% live below the poverty line
57% women have no formal education
1 doctor and 4 nurses for every 10,000 people
75% of children die before reaching the age of 5
Our Work in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
We started working in DRC in 2015.
2015
We work with 2 local projects in DRC.
2
We have directly impacted the lives of 1,897 women and girls.
1,897
