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Democratic Republic of Congo

The DRC is a vast country with immense mineral wealth and natural resources. It is emerging from more than a decade of devastating civil war in which almost four million people died and as many as half a million women and girls have been victims of extreme sexual violence carried out by armed groups.

The Listening Room Appeal

Join us to support women who have been subjected to rape in war-torn central Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rape is used as a weapon of war. When women are raped, they are often rejected by their families and community. They are then expected to maintain a silence while suffering physical pain, mental anguish and social isolation.

As rebels occupy the Congolese town of Goma, CAFOD pledges £100,000 to support people fleeing to safety

Rebel group the M23 entered the town of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday morning taking control of the airport. Reports from CAFOD partners on the ground indicate that tens of thousands of people are fleeing, and hundreds are taking refuge in Church buildings.

Tensions remain high in Goma

CAFOD is continuing to monitor the humanitarian situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Member of the DEC

The DEC brings 14 leading UK aid charities together in times of crisis:Action Aid, Age UK, British Red Cross, CAFOD, Care International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Plan UK, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision; all collectively raising money to reach those in need quickly.