Development: interventions of an American humanitarian organization in the DRC discussed during meeting

Kinshasa, May 7^th, 2026 (CPA).– The interventions of an American humanitarian NGO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were on Wednesday at the center of discussions between the Minister in charge of Planning and the Country Director of the International Rescue Committee (IRC Rescue org), a humanitarian non-governmental organization, according to a statement received on Thursday by CPA. “Minister of State in charge of Planning and Coordination of Development Aid, Guylain Nyembo, held talks on May 6^th, 2026 with Ms. Heather Kerr, Country Director of the International Rescue Committee (RESCUEorg), an American humanitarian NGO, regarding the interventions of this organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” the statement read. According to the source, the actions carried out by IRC in favor of vulnerable populations, particularly displaced persons, refugees, as well as women, children, girls and boys, especially in the eastern part of the country, were at the center of the discussions between the two personalities. IRC also mentioned its expansion prospects toward the western part of the country, notably in Maï-Ndombe province. Furthermore, particular attention was paid to the worrying situation of child malnutrition, especially in Kalemie, where IRC is implementing a major care program. Both parties welcomed the quality of the discussions, which also made it possible to explore prospects for future collaboration.