Official Launch of the STAR-EST Protection Project in Ituri
The STAR-EST Protection Project, launched in Bunia, Ituri, aims to enhance protection services against gender-based violence, sexual exploitation, and harassment in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri
Hope Worn Proudly: A School Uniform and Bag’s Impact on a Young Girl
During a recent visit to a school in South Kivu, a young girl proudly approached the ActionAid team, her new school uniform and bag in tow, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the support. This
Empowering Parent Committees to Protect Children and Ensure School Accountability.
From October 20-21, 2025, a training was held in Mandima, Ituri, empowering 56 Parent Committee (COPA) members with essential skills in good governance, transparency, and child protection. Organized
Start Ready Visits Flood Response Project in Kinshasa
From 11–12 June 2025, a delegation from Start Ready visited ActionAid DRC’s flood response project in Kinshasa, which supported over 1,380 households in Limete with cash assistance, safe drinking
Start Ready-Funded Flood Preparedness Project Kicks Off in Kinshasa by ActionAid DRC
ActionAid International DRC, with essential funding from Start Ready, successfully launched its Operational Flood Risk Preparedness Project in Kinshasa between November 14 and 18, 2025. Facing
ActionAid DRC Trains 52 Teachers to Strengthen Education and Child Protection in Conflict-Affected Ituri
From 20 to 21 September 2025, ActionAid DRC organized a two-day training in the Mandima Health Zone, Ituri Province, to strengthen the capacity of 52 teachers (38 men and 14 women) from seven partner
Training of supervisors and members of children's clubs in the schools of Lolwa and Mandima
On October 13, 2025, ActionAid DRC conducted a high-stakes protection training in the Lolwa and Mandima Health Zones, directly engaging 91 participants, including student club members and adult
Peace Education Training for 14 Club Facilitators Aims to Foster Social Cohesion in Crisis-Affected Schools.
Amidst the persistent crisis in Ituri, which has displaced over one million people, the Multi-sectoral Emergency Response Project is actively focusing on stabilizing the education sector. From October
Beyond the Harvest: Why Resilience in Eastern DRC Requires More Than Just Seeds
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, building agricultural resilience goes beyond improving crop production. A review of the GAFSP-supported RENUGL/MNHP project shows that while training and
Empowerment Without Redistribution - The Double Burden in Rural DRC
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, women play a central role in transforming rural livelihoods. Through initiatives supported by the GAFSP-backed RENUGL project, many are leading savings groups
