Video Update
November 2008
Background
Since war broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1998, more than 5 million people have died—most of them from lack of access to food and health care. And though the conflict officially ended in 2003, fighting has continued, mainly in the country’s eastern provinces. more »
What Oxfam is Doing
Oxfam is one of the leading agencies providing water and sanitation in Congo. Our work includes both longer-term development projects, such as improving schools, as well as help for people displaced by conflict. more »
What You Can Do
- Donate now: Support Oxfam America's DRC Relief & Rehabilitation Fund.
- Take action: Organize events and educate others about humanitarian emergencies.
- Spread the word: Link to this page from your Facebook, MySpace or other social media profile.
Real Lives
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Cheka Kidogo: Portraits of Congo's survivors
Photographer Rankin captures the bravery, strength, and determination of people in the DRC, who long to return home after years of war. |
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An aid worker's diary from Congo
Helen Hawking, Oxfam’s public health coordinator in eastern Congo, relates her day-by-day experiences coping with the crisis. |
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Just a Boy: Meeting Child Soldiers in the Eastern Congo
Humanitarian press officer Rebecca Wynn reports from eastern Congo. |
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Audio Update on Congo - November 2008
Michael Gratton, from Oxfam Quebec, reports on the needs of displaced people around Goma. |
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Escalation of the Crisis in Congo: November 2008
Thousands of displaced people are dispersed across a vast area in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. |
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Audio updates - October 2008
Oxfam's humanitarian coordinator in Goma gives a first-hand account of what's happening in the DRC. |
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Eyewitness in Congo: Godefroid Marhegane
A first-hand account from staff member Godefroid Marhegane, who lives in Goma with his wife and six children. |
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Pumped up: Lake Water Meets the Needs of Displaced People
Clean water, sanitation services, and public health outreach are part of Oxfam's program to help keep families healthy in crowded camps. |
More news and stories
Read more news and stories about Oxfam's work in DRC. |
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