The hunger crisis in the DRC is reaching a critical level, requiring urgent humanitarian action. Addressing this crisis requires urgent efforts to increase humanitarian funding, secure access to aid, support local livelihoods, and mobilize the international community.

The ongoing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is exacerbating a major humanitarian crisis. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), more than 28 million Congolese are facing acute food insecurity, including 10 million in the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tanganyika.

Armed conflict, massive displacement (7.8 million people), loss of livelihoods, and limited access to humanitarian assistance are plunging communities into extreme distress. The WFP is sounding the alarm: $433 million is needed to continue emergency assistance until October 2025. Without funding, half of the beneficiaries could be deprived of aid in the coming weeks.

To effectively respond to the food crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, several priority actions must be implemented. It is essential to strengthen international humanitarian funding to ensure the continuity of the World Food Programme (WFP)’s operations and meet the urgent needs of populations. Humanitarian access must be improved by securing convoys and humanitarian personnel, thus enabling rapid and safe distribution of aid. Close collaboration with local authorities is also essential to identify the most vulnerable groups and adapt interventions accordingly. Furthermore, it is crucial to support local livelihoods, particularly through agriculture and trade, to reduce dependence on external aid and strengthen community resilience. Finally, increased mobilization of the international community is necessary to draw attention to this often-overlooked crisis and encourage concrete and sustainable action.