UNICEF has been working since 1963 in the Democratic Republic of 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 UNICEF programs in the world.
UNICEF has 10 in-country representations in addition to the Kinshasa head office.
The country program for the DRC for 2013-2017, extended until the end of 2019, sets the framework for UNICEF's intervention in the DRC. The goal of this program 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.
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.
