Thanks to your support, Christian Aid's partners are helping people caught in the bitter conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
More than 250,000 people have fled their homes, losing family and possessions on the way. Some are trying to return home despite the dangers.
Many are being given shelter and food by local families who in turn will also need our support.
Christian Aid is working with four local partners to reach more than 9,000 households. Together we are:
- distributing food supplies
- improving local water supplies and sanitation facilities
- providing seeds and tools to help people grow extra food for their families
- supporting people to earn vital income and find new livelihoods
- providing mobile voluntary HIV testing and counselling
Urgent need for peace - the UK must act
The UK government is a major donor to the DRC and Rwanda and has a vital and unique role to play in securing peace.
Christian Aid has been speaking out to press the UK government to use its influence to prevent the country being plunged back into war.
We have also joined a coalition of agencies in sending a letter to Gordon Brown, asking Britain to support the rapid deployment of European Union troops to protect civilians and help deliver peace.
We won�t stop helping people in desperate need and we won�t stop calling for peace. Please continue to support our work.