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| origins = [[Catholic Social Teaching]]
| origins = [[Catholic Social Teaching]]
| region_served = [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]
| region_served = [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]
| fields = [[development aid]], [[humanitarian aid]], [[education]], [[health]]
| fields = [[development aid]], [[humanitarian aid]], education, health
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| sec_gen = Edouard Makimba Milambo
| sec_gen = Edouard Makimba Milambo
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| leader_name = Mgr Dieudonné Uringi
| leader_name = Mgr Dieudonné Uringi
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| revenue = [[USD]] 20,3 million<ref name=AnnualReport23>{{cite web |url= https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/rapport-annuel-2023-de-la-caritas-congo-asbl-caritas-congo-asbl-servi-diversement-24-millions-personnes-vulnerables-en-2023 |title= Rapport annuel 2023 de la Caritas Congo Asbl : Caritas Congo Asbl a servi diversement 2,4 millions personnes vulnérables en 2023 |date= 7 March 2024 |website= [[ReliefWeb]] |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref>
| revenue = USD 20,3&nbsp;million<ref name=AnnualReport23>{{cite web |url= https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/rapport-annuel-2023-de-la-caritas-congo-asbl-caritas-congo-asbl-servi-diversement-24-millions-personnes-vulnerables-en-2023 |title= Rapport annuel 2023 de la Caritas Congo Asbl : Caritas Congo Asbl a servi diversement 2,4 millions personnes vulnérables en 2023 |date= 7 March 2024 |website= [[ReliefWeb]] |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref>
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'''Caritas Congo''' is a [[nonprofit organisation]] in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It is the official aid organisation of the [[Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|Congolese Catholic Church]] with a presence all over the country.
'''Caritas Congo''' is a nonprofit organisation in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It is the official aid organisation of the [[Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|Congolese Catholic Church]] with a presence all over the country.


The organisation is a member of the global [[Caritas Internationalis]] confederation and of the regional [[Caritas Africa]].<ref name=caritasorg>{{cite web |url= https://www.caritas.org/where-caritas-work/africa/congo-drc/ |title= Where we work: Congo (DRC) |website= caritas.org |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref>
The organisation is a member of the global [[Caritas Internationalis]] confederation and of the regional [[Caritas Africa]].<ref name=caritasorg>{{cite web |url= https://www.caritas.org/where-caritas-work/africa/congo-drc/ |title= Where we work: Congo (DRC) |website= caritas.org |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref>


== Background and work ==
== Background and structure ==


Caritas Congo was founded in 1960 by the [[Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|Congolese Bishops Conference]] (CENCO) with the mission to improving the lives of individuals and communities as a whole, according to the [[Catholic social teaching|social doctrine of the Church]]. The organisation was registered in 1964 and restructured in 1993.<ref name=caritasorg/><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.developmentaid.org/donors/view/66554/caritas-developpement-congo-asbl |title= Caritas Congo ASBL (DR Congo) |date= |website= developmentaid.org |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://peuplesautochtones.cd/Partenaires/caritas-congo-asbl/ |title= CARITAS Congo asbl |website= peuplesautochtones.cd |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref>
Caritas Congo was founded in 1960 by the [[Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|Congolese Bishops Conference]] (CENCO) with the mission to improving the lives of individuals and communities as a whole, according to the [[Catholic social teaching|social doctrine of the Church]]. The organisation was registered in 1964 and restructured in 1993.<ref name=caritasorg/><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.developmentaid.org/donors/view/66554/caritas-developpement-congo-asbl |title= Caritas Congo ASBL (DR Congo) |date= |website= developmentaid.org |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://peuplesautochtones.cd/Partenaires/caritas-congo-asbl/ |title= CARITAS Congo asbl |website= peuplesautochtones.cd |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref>


Caritas Congo consists as the national office, the ''Secrétariat exécutif'' ("Executive Secretariat"), and acts as a federation of 48 [[diocese|diocesan]] offices spread throughout the country. These organisations are called ''Caritas-Développement diocésaines'' ("Diocesan Caritas Development"). The 48 diocesan offices are divided into around 1,500 [[parish]] Caritas and more than 10,000 local units (''cellules'', "cells").<ref name=AnnualReport23/>
Caritas Congo consists as the national office, the ''Secrétariat exécutif'' ("Executive Secretariat"), and acts as a federation of 48 [[diocese|diocesan]] offices spread throughout the country. These organisations are called ''Caritas-Développement diocésaines'' ("Diocesan Caritas Development"). The 48 diocesan offices are divided into around 1,500 parish Caritas and more than 10,000 local units (''cellules'', "cells").<ref name=AnnualReport23/>


== Work ==
== Work ==


Caritas Congo is active in [[humanitarian aid|emergency relief]] while also providing medical services and implementing community development projects. In a context in which The DRC is sometimes described as a [[failed state]], Caritas Congo provides more than 41% of all education services in the country.<ref name=educationaaboveall>{{cite web |url= https://www.educationaboveall.org/our-partners/caritas-congo |title= Caritas Congo |website= educationaboveall.org |access-date= 3 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1= Brandt |first1= Cyril |last2= De Herdt |first2= Tom |date= |title= Reshaping the Reach of the State: The Politics of a Teacher Payment Reform in the DR Congo |url= https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336135667_Reshaping_the_Reach_of_the_State_The_Politics_of_a_Teacher_Payment_Reform_in_the_DR_Congo |journal= [[Journal of Modern African Studies]] |volume= 58(1) |issue= |pages= 23-43 |doi= |access-date=3 July 2024}}</ref>
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Caritas Congo is active in [[humanitarian aid|emergency relief]] while also providing medical services and implementing community development projects. The Executive Secretariat coordinates the work of all 48 diocesan Caritas organisations and represents them. It is also responsible for capacity strengthening and advocacy.<ref name=AnnualReport23/>


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The Executive Secretariat coordinates the work of all 48 diocesan Caritas organisations and represents them. It is also responsible for capacity strengthening and advocacy.<ref name=AnnualReport23/>
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In 2023, Caritas Congo supported 2,5 million persons with a budget of 20.3 million [[US dollars]]. The main areas of activity were prevention and emergency response projects, health promotion projects and projects promoting sustainable development.<ref name=AnnualReport23/>


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In 2023, Caritas Congo supported 2,5&nbsp;million persons with a budget of 20.3&nbsp;million US dollars. The main areas of activity were prevention and emergency response projects, health promotion projects and projects promoting sustainable development.<ref name=AnnualReport23/>
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==External links==
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* {{official|https://www.caritasdev.cd/}} {{in lang|fr}}


== Literature ==
== Literature ==
''Caritas Congo asbl: Origines, étapes historiques, réalisations, défis et perspectives'', Dr. Bruni Miteyo Nyenge, ICREDES, Kinshasa, Montréal, Washington<ref>{{cite web |url= http://icredes.org/livres/1213/ |title= CARITAS CONGO ASBL: Origine, étapes historiques, réalisations, défis et perspectives |website= Institut Congolais de Recherche en Développement et Etudes Stratégiques (ICREDES) |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref>
* ''Caritas Congo asbl: Origines, étapes historiques, réalisations, défis et perspectives'', Dr. Bruni Miteyo Nyenge, ICREDES, Kinshasa, Montréal, Washington<ref>{{cite web |url= http://icredes.org/livres/1213/ |title= CARITAS CONGO ASBL: Origine, étapes historiques, réalisations, défis et perspectives |website= Institut Congolais de Recherche en Développement et Etudes Stratégiques (ICREDES) |access-date= 29 April 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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==External links==
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* {{official|https://www.caritasdev.cd/}} {{in lang|fr}}


{{Caritas Internationalis Member Organisations}}
{{Caritas Internationalis Member Organisations}}
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[[Category:Organizations established in 1960]]
[[Category:1960 establishments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]]
[[Category:1960 establishments in the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville)]]
[[Category:Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]]
[[Category:Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]]
[[Category:Caritas Internationalis|Congo]]
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Caritas Congo
Established1960
TypeNonprofit
Legal statusAssociation sans but lucratif ("non-profit association")
Headquarters26 avenue Basoko Gombe
Location
Coordinates4°18′32″S 15°19′27″E / 4.30889°S 15.32428°E / -4.30889; 15.32428
OriginsCatholic Social Teaching
Region served
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Fieldsdevelopment aid, humanitarian aid, education, health
Secretary General
Edouard Makimba Milambo
President
Mgr Dieudonné Uringi
AffiliationsCaritas Internationalis, Caritas Africa
Revenue (2023)
USD 20,3 million[1]
Staff (2023)
62 (national secretariat)[1]
Websitewww.caritasdev.cd

Caritas Congo is a nonprofit organisation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the official aid organisation of the Congolese Catholic Church with a presence all over the country.

The organisation is a member of the global Caritas Internationalis confederation and of the regional Caritas Africa.[2]

Background and structure

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Caritas Congo was founded in 1960 by the Congolese Bishops Conference (CENCO) with the mission to improving the lives of individuals and communities as a whole, according to the social doctrine of the Church. The organisation was registered in 1964 and restructured in 1993.[2][3][4]

Caritas Congo consists as the national office, the Secrétariat exécutif ("Executive Secretariat"), and acts as a federation of 48 diocesan offices spread throughout the country. These organisations are called Caritas-Développement diocésaines ("Diocesan Caritas Development"). The 48 diocesan offices are divided into around 1,500 parish Caritas and more than 10,000 local units (cellules, "cells").[1]

Work

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Caritas Congo is active in emergency relief while also providing medical services and implementing community development projects. In a context in which The DRC is sometimes described as a failed state, Caritas Congo provides more than 41% of all education services in the country.[5][6]

The Executive Secretariat coordinates the work of all 48 diocesan Caritas organisations and represents them. It is also responsible for capacity strengthening and advocacy.[1]

In 2023, Caritas Congo supported 2,5 million persons with a budget of 20.3 million US dollars. The main areas of activity were prevention and emergency response projects, health promotion projects and projects promoting sustainable development.[1]

Literature

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  • Caritas Congo asbl: Origines, étapes historiques, réalisations, défis et perspectives, Dr. Bruni Miteyo Nyenge, ICREDES, Kinshasa, Montréal, Washington[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Rapport annuel 2023 de la Caritas Congo Asbl : Caritas Congo Asbl a servi diversement 2,4 millions personnes vulnérables en 2023". ReliefWeb. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Where we work: Congo (DRC)". caritas.org. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Caritas Congo ASBL (DR Congo)". developmentaid.org. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  4. ^ "CARITAS Congo asbl". peuplesautochtones.cd. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Caritas Congo". educationaboveall.org. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  6. ^ Brandt, Cyril; De Herdt, Tom. "Reshaping the Reach of the State: The Politics of a Teacher Payment Reform in the DR Congo". Journal of Modern African Studies. 58(1): 23–43. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  7. ^ "CARITAS CONGO ASBL: Origine, étapes historiques, réalisations, défis et perspectives". Institut Congolais de Recherche en Développement et Etudes Stratégiques (ICREDES). Retrieved 29 April 2024.
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