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Democratic Republic of the Congo

The socio-political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains unstable, marked by fragile governance structures and the proliferation of armed groups in the east and southwest of the country. Ongoing conflicts are rooted in the “land, power, and identity” triad and aggravated by disputes over natural resources. Often excluded from decision-making and deprived of economic opportunities, women and young people are particularly vulnerable to these dynamics as well as political manipulation and recruitment by militia groups.

Our Work

Since launching our first programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we have worked to address the root causes of conflicts, promote peaceful land governance, strengthen the inclusion of young people and women, and support local mediation mechanisms. In order to ensure and enhance local ownership and the effectiveness of our initiatives, our work is always implemented in consortia with partners spanning local, regional, and international actors.

Furthermore, our efforts have focused on strengthening the capacity of national and local actors to prevent and manage conflicts by supporting structured mechanisms for mediation and peace governance. These efforts seek to advance political and institutional frameworks by linking community initiatives to national decision-making processes. Together, our efforts seek to generate lasting change by rebuilding trust, strengthening social cohesion, and creating conditions for inclusive and resilient peace across the country.


Our Impact


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People reached through dialogue frameworks and mediation processes in Kasai, Kasai Central, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Mai-Ndombe in 2020-2025
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Community mediation processes are completed resulting in major agreements, including the cessation of hostilities between the CODECO and MAPI armed groups in Djugu in 2024-2025
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Peace mechanisms and structures supported, addressing 20 major community conflicts and directly benefiting 6,122 people in 2024
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National and provincial peace governance strategies developed and officially integrated into the provinces' five-year development plans in 2024

Our Engagements

2013
2018
2020
2022
2025
2026
2013 – A cross-border dialogue programme is launched, aimed at rebuilding trust and addressing identity-based stereotypes among border communities in eastern DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi.

2013 – A cross-border dialogue programme is launched, aimed at rebuilding trust and addressing identity-based stereotypes among border communities in eastern DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi.

2018 – A multi-year programme is launched in response to the multifaceted crises across the country. Projects include initiating a post-conflict dialogue and reconciliation process in Greater Kasai, establishing frameworks for democratic dialogue in North Kivu, and integrating conflict sensitivity into the Ebola response, drastically reducing violence against humanitarian workers in Ituri.

2018 – A multi-year programme is launched in response to the multifaceted crises across the country. Projects include initiating a post-conflict dialogue and reconciliation process in Greater Kasai, establishing frameworks for democratic dialogue in North Kivu, and integrating conflict sensitivity into the Ebola response, drastically reducing violence against humanitarian workers in Ituri.

2020 – The "Mchango wetu kwa Amani" programme is launched in South Kivu, supporting the national strategy for Disarmament, Demobilisation, Community Recovery, and Stabilization.

2020 – The "Mchango wetu kwa Amani" programme is launched in South Kivu, supporting the national strategy for Disarmament, Demobilisation, Community Recovery, and Stabilization.

2022 – The first phase of the Mediation Support Project is rolled out in Ituri and North Kivu, leading to the creation and institutionalisation of the Mediation Advisory Groups and the Provincial Mediation Commissions. The work is funded by the European Union.

2022 – The first phase of the Mediation Support Project is rolled out in Ituri and North Kivu, leading to the creation and institutionalisation of the Mediation Advisory Groups and the Provincial Mediation Commissions. The work is funded by the European Union.

2025 – An unprecedented scaling up of Interpeace’s programmes in DRC begins with the launch of a significant consortium featuring three projects: 1) Extension of the Mediation Support Project, expanding interventions to Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu seeking to bridge the gap created by the withdrawal of MONUSCO; 2) A deployment to Mai-Ndombe and Kinshasa to strengthen resilience and livelihoods in the face of the Teke-Yaka crisis together with Caritas International Belgium and la Commission Diocésaine Justice et Paix; 3) Launch of the Peacebuilding Fund III, combining efforts for the construction of economic infrastructure in the East and the prevention of youth violence in Kinshasa. The initiative is implemented in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services and the German Development Bank (KfW).

2025 – An unprecedented scaling up of Interpeace’s programmes in DRC begins with the launch of a significant consortium featuring three projects: 1) Extension of the Mediation Support Project, expanding interventions to Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu seeking to bridge the gap created by the withdrawal of MONUSCO; 2) A deployment to Mai-Ndombe and Kinshasa to strengthen resilience and livelihoods in the face of the Teke-Yaka crisis together with Caritas International Belgium and la Commission Diocésaine Justice et Paix; 3) Launch of the Peacebuilding Fund III, combining efforts for the construction of economic infrastructure in the East and the prevention of youth violence in Kinshasa. The initiative is implemented in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services and the German Development Bank (KfW).

2026 – The Zamba Po Na Kimia (Peace and Environment) project, integrating conflict prevention into climate and forestry programming in Kwango, Mai-Ndombe, and Équateur, is launched. The work is rolled out in partnership with the Central African Forest Initiative.

2026 – The Zamba Po Na Kimia (Peace and Environment) project, integrating conflict prevention into climate and forestry programming in Kwango, Mai-Ndombe, and Équateur, is launched. The work is rolled out in partnership with the Central African Forest Initiative.


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