Due to conflict between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23, the country in 2024 has 25.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance—more than any other country on earth.
The magnitude of the crisis has strained services, creating high levels of food insecurity and fueling the spread of disease. Meanwhile, shortfalls in humanitarian funding and rampant insecurity have limited the ability of humanitarians to reach communities in need.