DR Congo

Since 2021, Luxembourg has been providing targeted support to the healthcare sector in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

This assistance is implemented through LuxDev and Luxembourg Red Cross International Aid, which has been active in the country since 1999.

LuxDev's operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are managed from its headquarters in Luxembourg.
 

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces complex and interconnected development challenges.

Security remains precarious, with ongoing armed conflicts in the east of the country leading to large-scale population displacement and severe human rights violations. 

The country’s healthcare infrastructure is overwhelmed by recurrent outbreaks of cholera, measles, and malaria, endangering millions. Natural disasters such as floods and landslides further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. Despite notable economic growth, the DRC continues to struggle with significant governance challenges.

In South Kivu province, the health crisis is compounded by extreme violence against women and children, particularly in the form of sexual assault.

Addressing these challenges and improving living conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo requires strong support from development partners.

The General Referral Hospital of Panzi, located in South Kivu province, specialises in treating survivors of sexual violence through reconstructive surgery. The Panzi Foundation complements the hospital’s work by supporting the socio-economic reintegration of affected women.

In collaboration with these key organisations, LuxDev and Luxembourg Red Cross International Aid implement initiatives aimed at addressing the needs of victims and survivors of sexual violence, as well as women suffering from complex uro-gynaecological conditions and other vulnerable populations in South Kivu. 

This support helps create a safe and healing environment, enables women to rebuild their livelihoods, and facilitates their access to justice.