Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

Country Context

• Vulnerability Ranking: #5 on the Baptist Vulnerability Index 
• BWA Presence:
  • 12 member partners 
  • 7,472 churches 
  • 3,555,980 believers

Project Information

This project supported households returning from the Kanyaruchinya IDP camp in a conflict-affected region impacted by the presence of M23 rebels. It responded to urgent humanitarian needs by providing both immediate relief and support for early recovery.

Key Activities & Reach

• Assisted 45 households (213 individuals) 
• Distributed essential supplies including rice, maize, flour, cooking oil, and tents 
• Provided seeds and farming tools to selected beneficiaries to promote sustainable agriculture 

Context & Ongoing Needs

The ongoing conflict has severely affected food security, forcing many families to abandon their farmlands in search of safety. Returning households face significant challenges in rebuilding their livelihoods.