Who we are
We are a centre of excellence, reference and technical support for integrating the conflict sensitivity approach and practice.
Why is our work needed in the DRC
The success of development and humanitarian programming depends on analysing the fragile contexts in which they are conducted. Significant social and economic changes can cause or aggravate conflict dynamics and impact the implementation of humanitarian and development activities. At best, poorly delivered aid will have an insignificant impact and at worst it can inflame or create conflicts.
The current context in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is very tense and volatile. However, few analyses have been conducted to understand it. It is still rare that they result in concrete and practical recommendations to integrate and adapt aid to the realities on the ground.
Our role and added value
We support humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding (HDP) actors in taking into account the conflict-sensitive approach. By doing so, we aim to have a lasting positive impact on the daily lives of communities receiving aid in the DRC. We offer our partners tools and solutions to increase aid effectiveness and optimise their resources, inspiring hope for a better future.
Who can benefit from our work
The CS Hub works with all HDP actors operating in the DRC, including:
- donors;
- national and international NGOs (mainly those involved in the humanitarian sector); and
- national and provincial technical services.
Our work in numbers
Since 2022, the CS Hub has already assisted 260 employees from 242 national NGOs and 180 employees from 63 international NGOs in better understanding the Congolese context and adapting their respective activities to it.
42
training courses delivered to our clients and partners
The success of development and humanitarian programming depends on analysing the fragile contexts in which they are conducted. Significant social and economic changes can cause or aggravate conflict dynamics and impact the implementation of humanitarian and development activities. At best, poorly delivered aid will have an insignificant impact and at worst it can inflame or create conflicts.
900
Humanitarian, Peace and Development (HDP) actors trained