HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY IN DR CONGO: Let's pray, but let's give too!
One of the deadliest conflicts since 1945
The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is critical. Millions of people have been displaced, with no access to clean water, food or medical care. Armed conflict and insecurity have plunged entire communities into distress. Your help is vital to their survival.
WHAT is the situation?
Why act now?
- Mass displacement: Millions of people are fleeing violence and left without shelter.
- Famine and malnutrition: Access to food is extremely limited.
- Health crisis: A lack of clean water, spreading disease and failing hospital infrastructure.
- Children in danger: Thousands of children are deprived of education and left extremely vulnerable.
The humanitarian emergency in the DRC calls for immediate action to save lives and provide lasting support.
How can you help?!
Give the price of 5 coffees and change a life ☕✨
What if, over the coming months, you turned the price of 5 coffees into an act of solidarity for someone in need? A small sacrifice for you, a huge impact for them. Your donation makes a difference 🙏.
Thanks to your generosity, we can take practical action by providing:
✅ Hot meals to fight hunger
✅ Hygiene kits to preserve dignity
✅ Medical care to protect the most vulnerable
✅ A little comfort in hard daily lives
✅ Hope to rebuild the future
A subscription to solidarity 💙
By supporting our work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you join a true humanitarian movement that eases suffering, restores dignity and brings back hope to those who have lost everything.
A one-off or monthly donation helps us deliver fast, effective aid. 🌍💡
the situation in the DRC in numbers:
The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: alarming figures
The situation in the DRC has reached a critical point. Since the conflict began, more than 6 million people have lost their lives, making this one of the deadliest crises in the world. Today, 26 million people face a food emergency, struggling every day to obtain basic necessities.
Instability and violence have forced more than 7 million people to flee their homes, leaving entire families wandering and living in insecurity. Women are particularly vulnerable: 1 in 10 women aged 20 to 45 has been raped, revealing the scale of sexual violence in this conflict zone.
Goma: a city in distress
Goma, in the east of the DRC, is at the heart of this crisis. Between armed conflict, forced displacement and the collapse of basic infrastructure, its people live in constant insecurity. Violence by armed groups, the destruction of villages and a lack of adequate aid have made the situation unbearable.
The people of Goma face a major food crisis, made worse by a lack of clean water and medical care. Displacement camps are overcrowded, leaving thousands of families without shelter or resources. Meanwhile, women and children are the first victims of atrocities committed amid international indifference.
We must act now. Every donation and every effort can help save lives and restore hope to people fighting for survival.
They stand with us. What about YOU?
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Ojoz
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Medhi
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In their words
Bintou
A wonderful charity doing wonderful work for people in need. Proud to be useful through your work.
Sandrine
I've taken part in the €1/1 Meal campaign every year for 3 years, and I'm still just as delighted to see faces light up with joy in the photos and videos LIFE sends me
Issiaka
It's hard to get enough to eat in my village, especially for me as an elderly widow. I'm happy to receive this help and to see that people are thinking of me and my children.
Toufik
You do remarkable work. Keep going, never give up. We need kind-hearted people like you so much…
Imane
I'm so, so happy!!!! Thank you so much. I'm very moved, I still can't believe I made this wonderful project happen. A wonderful project, thank you!!!
Horus
Well done for your solidarity work 😃👍👏👏👏 Thank you for being there, thank you for inspiring us.
Najima
Thank you to you and the LIFE team. Honestly, I'm a LIFE lover. I fell for your charity and recommend it to everyone close to me (a bit too much, it gets on their nerves sometimes 😂). I'll happily keep going on about LIFE to everyone around me, and keep donating.
Frequently asked questions
How is the aid distributed?
With our local partners, we provide emergency aid tailored to needs on the ground. This emergency aid consists of water, food and shelter, so people can eat and stay protected 🙏.
Who benefits from my donation?
Your generosity helps provide emergency relief, medical care, food and water, and brings comfort and hope to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
How can I follow my donation?
You'll regularly receive photo updates by email showing your donations at work on the ground. We also share photos and videos every day on our social media: Facebook Instagram.
Can I donate securely?
Rest assured, you can donate in complete security.
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Will I receive a tax receipt?
You'll receive an annual tax receipt early next year, allowing you to deduct 66% of your donation from your French income tax, up to a limit of 20% of your taxable income. So a €100 donation actually costs you only €34.
Can I trust you?
LIFE is a non-profit association under the French law of 1901, registered under no. 51447004600046 with NAF code 8899B.
Our accounts are certified every year by a sworn statutory auditor, and our annual activity and financial reports are available here.
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