The European Commission is committing an additional €9 million in humanitarian assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in response to the country’s pressing humanitarian needs.
This pledge is made in conjunction with the participation of the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, at a conference in Paris aimed at fostering peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region.
The ongoing conflicts in eastern DRC have significantly intensified the humanitarian crisis in the area. Mass displacement has resulted in an urgent requirement for essential supplies, including food, water, and shelter, while also heightening protection risks for vulnerable populations, particularly women and children.
“This €9 million funding allocation is in addition to the €120 million in humanitarian aid that has already been provided to the Great Lakes region in 2025, with a particular focus on eastern DRC.” The humanitarian crisis in the DRC is one of the worst of our time. The scale of humanitarian suffering is enormous and deserves our full attention. With this new humanitarian funding, the EU aims to bring relief to the most vulnerable communities in the DRC. The EU remains committed not only as a humanitarian actor, but also as an advocate for long-term sustainable peace for the people of Congo,” said Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality, Hadja Lahbib.
