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OVERALL PROGRESS
Context
Due to its physical, geographical, geological, and climatic conditions and its population’s cultural and risk acceptance levels, the Republic of Congo faces a heightened risk from natural and man-made hazards. The region experiences frequent disasters, which are made worse by various physical, functional, and structural vulnerabilities. These natural hazards encompass rising sea levels, coastal erosion, flooding, and landslides. Furthermore, rapid economic, social, and environmental changes further compound this growing vulnerability. These include:
Key achievements
As a component of the 2023 unified plan’s execution, the Congolese Red Cross has received comprehensive assistance from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). This support is part of their initiative to enhance the development of the National Society. It includes peer support from the Burundi Red Cross, which conducted an in-depth assessment of the National Society’s organizational capacities and developed strategies for addressing identified issues.
Thanks to the multifaceted support from the IFRC, National Society staff and volunteers have acquired expertise in digital data collection tools, data literacy, and data-driven decision-making. This empowerment has allowed them to integrate new technologies and social media into their advocacy efforts and position themselves as vital partners at the national level, providing high-quality services to vulnerable communities. The technical and financial support received by the Congolese Red Cross from the IFRC Country Cluster Delegation for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi, in Kinshasa played a pivotal role in initiating the transformation process across all levels. Activities like the digital transformation workshop and the organization of the Congolese Red Cross’s prioritization workshop for development were made possible through this support.
As a beneficiary of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) programme within the Central Africa consortium, the Congolese Red Cross takes the lead in the risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) pillar, alongside other implementation partners within the government of Congo. These two projects aim to develop the skills of operational teams/local branches in using RCCE tools and approaches while facilitating the ongoing process of institutionalizing RCCE within the projects and programmes of the Congolese Red Cross.
Changes and amendments
The unified plan for 2023 has yet to undergo any modifications so far in its implementation.