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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the largest bilateral donor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Over the past 10 years, the American people have committed over $6 billion to the DRC.

Operating throughout the DRC, USAID delivers life-saving development and humanitarian assistance to advance health and education outcomes, protect the environment, support inclusive economic growth that benefits all citizens, and strengthen public institutions to better meet citizens’ needs.

To address immense challenges, such as food insecurity, fragile health systems, and gender-based violence (GBV), USAID partners with individuals, communities, and institutions to implement locally-led solutions that promote sustainable development.

USAID aims to build a more peaceful and prosperous DRC where communities and individuals can thrive.

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    Hope, Heritage, and Human Rights: Uplifting South-Kivu’s Batwa Indigenous Communities How education and conservation foster unity amongst Indigenous Batwa communities

    Hope, Heritage, and Human Rights: Uplifting South-Kivu’s Batwa Indigenous Communities

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    One of the most pressing challenges the Batwa Indigenous populations face is the historical injustice of their eviction from KBNP – without proper consent or compensation.

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    Guardians of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Natural World Heritage

    Guardians of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Natural World Heritage

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    Nestled in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a haven for biodiversity.

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    Morning Coffee from the DRC

    Morning Coffee from the DRC

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    Martina manages one of her family’s two coffee farms inthe Mukwidja village on the shores of Lake Kivu. She is an example of resilience.

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    Confronting Malaria under the Microscope

    Confronting Malaria under the Microscope

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    USAID, through the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), is using the power of accurate and timely diagnosis to close the malaria treatment gap in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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    John Dunlop, Mission Director
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    198 Isiro Avenue
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