Facts and Resources

Population and Demographics

The DRC is home to over 89 million people, with approximately 50% under the age of 15 

Conflict and Displacement

Decades of conflict have led to one of the world's most prolonged humanitarian crises. More than 5.5 million people are internally displaced, with children being the most vulnerable.

Armed groups and military forces often recruit children as soldiers, with an estimated 30,000 children involved in armed conflicts since the 1990s.

Health and Nutrition

The DRC has one of the highest rates of child mortality in the world. One in ten children dies before the age of five due to preventable diseases.

Malnutrition is a critical issue, with 42% of children under five suffering from chronic malnutrition (stunting).

Education

Despite some progress, more than 7 million children aged 5 to 17 are out of school, largely due to poverty, conflict, and lack of infrastructure.
Schools are often targets of violence, which disrupts education and places children at risk