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Where we work

UNICEF has been working for 60 years in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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UNICEF has been working since 1963 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to ensure that children's rights to survival, education, protection and participation are respected.

UNICEF's current cooperation program in the DRC is one of the largest in the world. In addition to the Kinshasa office, UNICEF has 10 representations throughout the country.

The country programme for 2020-2024 sets the framework for UNICEF's intervention in the DRC. The goal of this programme is to realize the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged.

Six key results

UNICEF has identified 6 areas for which we will focus our efforts and investments to accelerate results for children.

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Every child survives and thrives

High health impact quality interventions, including HIV Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission, nutrition, and WASH.

Every child lives in a safe environment

Concrete and progressive steps to bring together all the elements necessary for a healthy and sustainable environment for every child.

Every child learns

Universal access to education and completion of quality primary education, supported by a life-cycle approach.

Every child is protected

Prevention and protection against all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation and access to state civil service and legal protection.

Every child has an equitable chance in life

Laws, policies, planning, budgets, expenditures and public opinion promote an environment conducive to the implementation of children's rights.

Emergencies

The children in crisis situations receive assistance and those in post-crisis situations access to social services and peaceful conflict mediation.

These results will be achieved through convergence – rather than a focus on traditional sector strategies – so there are multiple opportunities to reach children.