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Republic of the Congo

The Republic of Congo is a resource-rich, middle-income country, however, it continues to face high levels of poverty and inequality, recurring localized conflict and regional insecurity.

Multiple Causes of Hunger

Poverty, inequality and conflict are increasing the levels of malnutrition, food insecurity and displacement as families leave their homes in search of safety, incomes and better futures.

Agriculture is largely limited to subsistence crops and the Congo relies extensively on food imports from overseas.

The Republic of Congo faces a burden of malnutrition among children under 5, with the 21% of children stunted.

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WFP’s Work in the Congo

WFP has been present in the Republic of Congo since 2000. The UN agency provides assistance to food-insecure populations via the following programs:
The photo was taken during a food distribution to populations affected by floods in the department of Likouala.
Food Assistance
WFP is providing food assistance to the remaining 12,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and to 21,000 refugees from the Central African Republic. These programs aim to improve food security and enhance resilience to shocks among the refugee populations.
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Donelvie, an indigenous girl, with her school meal In the Republic of Congo, the indigenous people represent 2% to 5% of the population and are among the most marginalized and vulnerable groups. These populations have precarious living conditions: half of the children do not have a birth certificate and two-thirds of indigenous children do not attend school. Historically marginalized socially, economically and politically, these groups are all the more vulnerable because they have limited access to social protection. In February 2020, a program financed by the Joint SDG Fund to improve indigenous peoples' access to social protection was launched. This project is a joint effort of WFP, WHO, UNICEF and the Congolese government. Planned for a period of two years, it will be implemented in 5 districts of the Lékoumou department (Sibiti, Mayéyé, Komono, Zanaga, Bambama). In this programme, WFP provides school meals in indigenous schools, nutrition items in health centers, and supports indigenous smallholders’ farmers groups.
School Meals
WFP provides daily hot school meals to 166,000 children in areas that are most affected by malnutrition. Food is increasingly sourced directly from local farmers, with a special focus on schools in rural areas.
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Small-Scale Farmers
In 2021, WFP provided 1,138 smallholder farmers with technical support, training, and knowledge to increase their food production, storage and transport to markets. WFP works with women’s cooperatives to empower rural women and helps smallholder farmers adapt to climate change by strengthening climate-resilient rural livelihoods.
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Latest News From Republic of the Congo

  • News Release
  • October 15, 2025

WFP Warns That Six Critical Operations Are Facing Significant Food Aid Pipeline Breaks by Year-End
  • Blog
  • September 10, 2021

With Loving, Tender Care: A Tribute to Grandparents on the Frontlines of the Fight Against Childhood Hunger

  • Blog
  • August 9, 2021

WFP-Backed School Meals Promote Social Inclusion Among Indigenous Peoples

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