Congo, Democratic Republic Of

Barimeya Ernest who has recently returned to his village in the east of the DRC

Rutshuru Returnees Hope For Security In The DRC

Barimeya, a father of 11, was forced to leave his village when rebels took control of Rutshuru territory. He and his family sought refuge in a camp near Goma, North Kivu’s provincial capital. He has since returned to his village. Like many others, he hopes the peace deal signed in Addis Ababa in late February will hold.

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Overview

An upsurge in violence in 2012 has aggravated an already precarious food security situation in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where hunger preys on nearly three-quarters of the population and one in four children is malnourished.

Highlight of the month

While the humanitarian situation in eastern DRC remains deeply worrying, there are a few bright spots. Some schools have reopened around North Kivu's capital of Goma — like the Don Bosco Center, a Catholic-run institution in Goma...where this kid seems to be enjoying his WFP-provided school meal. Copyright: WFP/Elizabeth Bryant