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East Africa & Great Lakes

DRC East Africa & Great Lakes (EAGL) operates in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda in order to prevent displacement, support communities on the move and help people achieve durable solutions.

DRC East Africa & Great Lakes (EAGL) region provides urgent response at the onset of displacement and works with displacement-affected populations - both internally and across borders - to develop solutions to the challenges that they face.

DRC EAGL also works on addressing the root causes of displacement, working hand-in-hand with the community to build resilience and peace. 

The DRC EAGL Regional Office also supports initiatives focusing on mixed migration, durable solutions and borderlands, as well as advocacy and policy initiatives related to the displacement agenda at national, regional and global level.

Country operations in East Africa & Great Lakes

Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Kenya
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Burundi
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31 May 2023

DRC scales up its regional response as the conflict in Sudan shows no sign of abating

30 May 2023

Repeated Climate-shocks shatter the resilience of communities in Ethiopia

23 May 2023

Thousands of refugees are forced to return to South Sudan as the conflict in Sudan escalates

17 May 2023

Adella's journey of resilience, empowerment, and success in Kalobeyei refugee settlement

02 May 2023

Joint statement: Sudan INGO Forum calls on conflict parties to ensure protection of civilians

26 Apr 2023

As the conflict in Sudan continues, DRC is committed to stay and deliver

24 Apr 2023

Somalia: DRC provides integrated emergency support to families displaced by conflict in Laascaanood

24 Apr 2023

‘‘My eye vision is no longer blurry,’’- the story of Batula, an IDP in Mogadishu

22 Apr 2023

Press Release: Conflict in Sudan will exacerbate pre-existing humanitarian needs

20 Apr 2023

The escalation of conflict in Sudan magnifies pre-existing humanitarian needs

28 Mar 2023

Creating a safe space for communities affected by landmines in South Sudan

28 Mar 2023

Noura’s pursuit for excellence: A story of hope and resilience

23 Mar 2023

Fatal vehicle accident in Tanzania kills DRC employee

08 Mar 2023

Mary, a Gender-based Violence champion in Bentiu, Unity State

06 Mar 2023

Women at the forefront to protect their livelihoods in Somalia

28 Feb 2023

Anticipatory action triggered to respond to drought in Somalia

28 Feb 2023

DRC scales up its response in Drodro as civilians continue to bear the brunt of the escalation of violence

24 Feb 2023

Joint humanitarian NGO statement: Humanitarian situation in Malakal still not ripe to decommission POC

31 Jan 2023

Dream big, go hard and never give up! Abdirahman’s pursuit to success intensifies

09 Jan 2023

Hope amidst conflict for Ethiopian Refugees in Um Rakuba Camp, Sudan

15 Dec 2022

Cash transfers are rebuilding lives and creating resilient communities in Uganda

29 Nov 2022

Amid drought and conflict; Thousands flee Somalia

25 Nov 2022

Local Anchor Groups: A localized approach to address gender-based violence

16 Nov 2022

DRC's Ethiopia Migration Programme Establishes a Youth Recreation Center for Refugees in Addis Ababa

13 Oct 2022

Energy and Environment Programme in Tanzania: Boosting Resilience of People and the Forest

13 Sep 2022

Plastic pays

06 Sep 2022

Joint Statement: NGOs Call for Urgent Funding Surge as Somalia is Expected to Face Famine

06 Sep 2022

Famine expected to hit already fragile areas of Somalia

29 Aug 2022

Horn of Africa: DRC Drought Response Appeal

04 Aug 2022

DRC supports drought stricken families in Ethiopia through cash support

01 Aug 2022

Restoring the dignity of drought-affected families in Somalia

25 Jul 2022

Press release: Uganda Cash Consortium Receives €6m in Funding from the EU to Provide Cash Assistance to Refugees

18 Jul 2022

Urgent response needed in Drought-hit Somalia

05 Jul 2022

DRC Burundi: Partnering with Nature and People to Find the Solutions + Learning Brief

14 Jun 2022

Press release: International NGOs working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo condemn repeated deadly attacks on displaced civilians

31 May 2022

DRC Somalia scales up aid to thousands displaced by drought

28 Apr 2022

Press release: Will global donors rise to the occasion and prevent starvation and death for millions in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya?

11 Apr 2022

The Long Walk to Mogadishu: Thousands of Drought-Affected IDPs Flee to The City

19 Mar 2022

DRC receive funding for new anticipatory action pilot

17 Mar 2022

Video: Spring Recharge

08 Mar 2022

Thousands pushed into displacement as Horn of Africa suffers worst drought in 40 years

12 Jan 2022

Suspension of essential services will worsen the already severe humanitarian crisis in DR Congo

25 Nov 2021

Thousands of people in DR Congo are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance amid a new surge of violence

18 Nov 2021

DR Congo: Only political and financial solutions can put an end the conflict

04 Feb 2021

Press release: Refugees from Tigray are in need of assistance after arriving to Sudan

23 Dec 2020

Press release: Statement on Ethiopia

24 Nov 2020

Former DRC Country Director becomes permaculture farmer – David Kang’ethe

20 Oct 2020

Localizing regenerative solutions in Tanzania

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