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The EU strengthens its humanitarian response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with €9 million

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The European Commission is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to respond to the tragic humanitarian needs in the country. This pledge comes as the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas is attending the conference in Paris in support of peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region.

The conflicts in eastern DRC have severely deepened the humanitarian crisis in the region. Mass displacement has led to skyrocketing needs for essential supplies such as food, water and shelter, but also increased protection risks for already vulnerable groups like women and children.

The €9m funding comes in addition to €120m in humanitarian aid already provided to the Great Lakes region in 2025, with a focus on eastern DRC.

Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib (pictured) said: “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.”

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