Democratic Republic of Congo: EU allocates over €32 million in additional humanitarian funding

The humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to deteriorate, especially in the east of the country. As a result, the EU is allocating an additional €32.7 million, to support the humanitarian crisis response in the country.

The new funding comes in addition to the €45.7 million announced earlier this year and brings the total funding for the DRC to almost €80 million for 2023. This funding will be channeled through humanitarian organizations to cover immediate needs such as nutrition, healthcare, water and sanitation, shelter, and protection.

The EU has also set up Humanitarian Air Bridge flights to Goma in eastern DRC, delivering essential medical and nutritional supplies and other emergency items. In March and April 2023, this Humanitarian Air Bridge delivered a total of 260 tons of supplies through seven flights. These flights were organized in collaboration with France and our humanitarian partner organizations.