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Women empowerment for resilience For several decades Maniema and South Kivu provinces have undergone the presence of armed groups of all persuasions, in a context of acute socio-economic crisis. Populations face multiple challenges in accessing basic goods and services. The security situation in these provinces continues to deteriorate, causing multiple population movements. The situation is marked by serious violations of fundamental rights. In the revision of the operational plan for the humanitarian response strategy covering the period from July to December 2019 of the Province of Maniema and South Kivu, the territory of Kalehe caught the attention and mainly the health zone of Bunyakiri which was Priority 1 and Kalonge priority 2. For Maniema, the health zones of Salamabila and Kabambare are targeted in priority 1 and the one of  Lusangi in priority 2. These territories of Kabambare and Kalehe, are affected by regular and frequent population movements, where villages are empty fearing abuses of groups in arms or during clashes. These villages emptied of their population are often the seat of plunder and fire. The orchestrated violence against the population has become a dissuasive weapon of war. on physical and gender-based violence (SGBV) are numerous in these regions, although many are not listed due to lack of accessibility, means of communication or actors present in the area. The humanitarian needs in these areas, due to these difficulties of physical and security access with the activism of national and international armed groups, are only exacerbated. It is to be envisaged for the year 2020 a deterioration of this already serious humanitarian situation.
Promoting accountability through the sharing of information to Congolese people The "Eglise du Christ au Congo" (ECC) or the association of christian churches in DRC, have partnered with CEJP on advocacy activities, inclusive National Dialog between Congolese people, decentralization, election and more. The ECC and the catholic church estimated that there is a lack of information dissemination for local communities and people
are not well informed on the political process in the country. The country has started national consultations, initially intended to foster national unity following the debacle of the 2011 elections. It now appears that attendees are there more about positioning ahead of the upcoming 2016 elections, instead of addressing the problems of state weakness, exclusion, and meddling by the region.

This project will build on the results of the CENCO visit to London and will bring in other faith to inform the general public at all levels about the proceedings of the national concentration and influence decisions that are beneficiary to the general population, through public awareness, press release, workshops, leaflets, posters, etc. 

In short term, this project intend to achieve these 3 objectives:
1.     The establishment of an exchange and permanent consultation framework on issues to be discussed at the  national conference;
2.     60% of information relayed to the general people and local communities based on the issues addressed;
3.     60% of the concerns from communities submitted for debates are addressed and taken into account in decisions made;

This pilot project is for 4 months (from September to December 2013) which aims to establish a permanent framework that will involve experts in governance who will exchange, share information, and lobby for the inclusion of the voice of poor. This is in line with our Aim 1 from Just One World and it is in line with Cafod DRC CSP. CAFOD will support this pilot project with an amount of £ 10,000 from CGF FY2013 - 2014. Besides the financial and technical support, CAFOD intends to consolidate this partnership with the Protestant Church, the Anglican church and the Muslim community for future advocacy activities.
Sharing experiences Workshop After three years of implementation of the IFS project, it was assumed that the project has strengthened the operational capacity of partners in strategic analysis of the data collection on the ground and the promotion of mediation and community dialogue. Also, through its activity data collection, a system of monitoring indicators of conflict has been established for the analysis of conflict, early warning system and supports the Advocacy at Provincial, National and International.

Having regard to the foregoing and considering the recommendations emerged during the mid-term evaluation of the IFS project, the team driving the project and its partners Caritas Bukavu and Central Olame, will organise a sharing experience workshop with sister structures of the Catholic Church including CDJP Uvira, Caritas Dungu, Caritas Goma, Bunia. The workshop aims to share experience in conflict monitoring, analysing IFS programme weaknesses and drafting common list of indicators of conflict and peace.  

We will also organising restitution / feedback meetings with communities to inform the population about the activities that have been carried out in their respective territories, what has been done with the data collected, what advocacy has been undertaken and what is the impact of the project so far.
Strengthening Accountability and Social Cohesion In the Plain of Ruzizi in general and more specifically in the 4 localities (sites) a number of factors and actors are at the origin of conflicts.
The following are a few observed conflict factors:
•	Poverty and unemployment 
•	Low access of young people and women remunerative work and decision-making bodies;
•	Week stake of affairs and lack of social accountability on one hand and on the one hand and the people on the other;
•	Manipulation and exploitation of ethnic differences so as to declutch ethnical based conflict among the youth, women by elites that often have led to community mistrust and exclusion;
•	Increased insecurity and rise cases of crime 
•	Ignorance and failure to enforce law and order at all level and high level of impunity
 
These factors are somewhat interlinked interact with each other. Also the local authorities and other influential leaders use the above factors to manipulate the population for their ow interest and enforce the state of insecurity in the community which is an outstanding setback towards achieving sustainable peace and justice in the local communities.

This project seeks to strengthen the achievements of the previous project towards pacification and cohesion between communities in the Ruzizi plain in the efforts to strengthen cohabitation and social cohesion between communities and local actors on the one hand, and between authorities and communities, on the other.
It is important to capitalize on these achievements by strengthening the dialogue between authorities, communities, through actions of advocacy with competent administrative and customary authorities at territorial and provincial level to meet the outstanding challenges as mentioned above which is possible only through the dialogue and participation of all concerned stakeholders
Improving procurement and market analysis capacities in Caritas Congo: Institutional support In Caritas Congo there was for some time the need to strengthen Procurement processes at all levels: coordinators of departments, head of units, project managers, executive secretaries to ensure coordination and consistency.  Thus, in 2008, the current Executive Secretary, set up a procurement unit headed by a resource person experienced in the field with an assistant in order to coordinate procurement effectively and efficiently. An administrative, financial and accounting procedures manual was drawn up in which a chapter was dedicated to procurement. There is need to follow up now and ensure that all agents are taking ownership of the procurement process. This is why, thanks to the institutional support provided by CAFOD, Caritas Congo Asbl plans to strengthen the capacities of its staff (executives) and that of the diocesan Caritas on the domain of procurement.
the grant requested will allow Caritas Congo to carry out  the following activities:
- Organize training in procurement with an external consultant (Caritas Congo Asbl and some diocesan Caritas);
- Follow up on the coordinated implementation of procurement procedures and standards
- Follow up on risk management;
Strengthening citizen participation in local governance and social cohesion through CLGPs in Baraka The project aims to enable and promote the participation of men, women and youth in local democratic governance and their involvement in environmental preservation in the town of Baraka, South Kivu Province. The project intends to support citizen actions through capacity building of local participatory governance committees (CLGP) in environmental governance, in advocacy techniques and in citizen control of municipal authorities' actions. The members of the CLGP of Baraka will be involved in mobilizing other community members to promote behaviour change for the improvement of local governance and a better management of the environment and their living environment. In the same perspective, through permanent joint dialogue frameworks with the government, they will hold local authorities and decision makers accountable for adopting and implementing policies and strategies to improve the local governance system. The project will ensure more inclusive norms and practices towards women and youth by formal and informal key power holders will contribute to an enabling environment for women and youth participation in decision-making. The project will be implemented by CDJP Uvira staff with support from CAFOD Governance and Peace building Program
WASH AND LIVELIHOOD ACTIVITIES as a continuation of the KAGUSA WATER PROJECT The KAGUSA WATER PROJECT (DRC 336) was undertaken to reduce water-related mortality and morbidity by improving access to potable water, hygiene and sanitation in the village of KAGUSA. The project was for 12 months starting in February 2015. Kagusa village is located in an area battling extreme landslides and distance from water sources is significant. This mountainous region has also been devastated by deforestation, which has deteriorated the soil’s capacity to retain water and has affected water quality. The area lacks the resources, equipment and infrastructure needed to collect rainwater, a situation that resulted in low agricultural yields, poor health and increased poverty. The project was funded by GOAC in matching with CAFOD general funds for a total amount of 104’202 USD. When funds were transferred to our partner – Caritas Goma – over 9.4 % or around $9790 were lost in bank charges. We tried to get explanation from the bank and our HQ but with no success. As such all activities related to livelihood were suspended. The livelihood part of the project was supposed to support the creation of 100 small backyard gardens at the household level by providing seeds, tools and training. The project was also supposed to encourage the use of clean water at the weekly market by providing jerry cans and cups in households around the market. 
We advocated for this part of the project from our HQ and an additional £8,269 was just made available to finalize this project. The beneficiaries of the project will still be the same targeted by the Kagusa water project (DRC336) – meaning around 5560 directs and 5000 indirect beneficiaries.
Supporting Greatlakes Youths ‘peace Forum 2023 The Great Lakes region of Africa is affected by armed conflict, inter-ethnic violence and population displacement. North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the regions most affected by these crises. The humanitarian situation in this region is worrying, with thousands of displaced people in precarious situations, against a backdrop of a state of siege decreed by the Congolese government in May 2021. In this context, it is imperative to mobilise young people to work for peace and reconciliation in the region, and to promote the participation of young people in building peace and security in the Great Lakes region.
The Regional Youth Forum for Peace will be held over a period of four days, from 13 to 16 July 2023, and will include plenary sessions to present the current situation in the Great Lakes region and in particular in North Kivu in the DRC, working groups, training sessions and practical workshops on conflict prevention and resolution, mediation and inter-community dialogue. Project plans also exchanges and discussions between young leaders to identify common challenges and possible solutions for peace and security in the region as well as development of a regional action plan to involve young people in building peace and security in the Great Lakes region. Project activities will be cofounded by Goma ‘Diocese and implemented by CDJP Goma' staff and “Maison des Jeunes” with support from CAFOD peace building program Officer. The youth peace forum will be held in Goma and will bring together about 10000 youths from Goma Diocese, neighbouring dioceses and representatives from Rwanda and Burundi.
Institutional support to the ACEAC-CEJP Coordination This grant will support ACEAC CEJP in DRC by ensuring financial stability in the implementation of their Strategic and Operational plan 2008-2010. The plan includes essential activities and initiatives which form the main function of the regional structures in terms of: 
- Animation, Representation and Institutional Cooperation
- Capacity building, Advocacy and Communications
Monitoring and joint activities for DRC  WRM  IPDF MF second round  programme This project is the completion of DRC267. CAFOD DRC is implementing the second round of the DFID Matching Funds WRM programme implemented in Goma and Bukavu as well beside the first round implemented in Goma and Dungu. The overall WASH programme includes partners’ grants and CAFOD costs. Implementing partners are CARITAS Goma and  BDD-BUKAVU for the second round and CARITAS Dungu and CARITAS Goma of the first round. The first round will produce safe water and promote hygiene and  sanitation, while the second will reduce water spillage, will stabilize the soil around the spring, will reinforce infiltration into the ground water table by planting trees on menaced fields, will diversify the water usage, will fight climate change and will fight the risk of contamination of water springs in the poorest and disadvantaged rural communities of Masisi and Kalehe by improving access to EFFICIENT WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT for at least 25,500 people (13,200 women and 12,240 men). The programme will mainstream gender and incorporate activities that will promote women. 
This PSGA is an internal grant to support joint activities during the programme implementation including:
-       Monitoring activities
-	Support partners in developing Gender Mainstreaming Policies and Implementing Strategies 
-       Gender audit for 1 partner (BDD-Shabunda)
-	Mid-term review and evaluation
These activities will benefit CAFOD’s programme staff, partners and beneficiary communities. The CAFOD WASH & Environment Programme Officer based in Goma will be responsible for the implementation of these activities under the supervision on the PM and the CR.
Partners' capacity building As part of the Unearth Justice Campaign and broader Private Sector advocacy, CAFOD has been lobbying AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), the gold mining company exploring Concession 40 in Ituri, to behave in a more socially responsible manner. 

One of the concerns partners have is regarding the possible socio-environmental impacts of the proposed mine, particularly given its vast size. Following a research trip to Mongbwalu with partners and a team of consultants in May 09, a joint report of the research findings between CAFOD, CdC and the Bench Marks Foundation has been written. This will be launched at a press conference in Kinshasa on 25 January 2010, which will be coordinated jointly between CAFOD and the National Bishops Conference in DRC. The first part of the trip will involve the coordination and execution of this press conference and will provide the opportunity for partners and the Bishops Conference to receive media capacity training. It will also provide an opportunity for partners to meet with other relevant NGOs, mining personnel and DFID staff, and for CAFOD staff to meet together to agree on a future advocacy strategy for extractives work.
Emergency assistance to Burundian refugees victims of pre-electoral violence installed in Uvira/DRC Since March 2015, socio-political tensions have been increasing in Burundi ahead of the general elections to be held in June. The upcoming Presidential and Legislative elections are considered critical for long-term peace and stability of the country. Tensions have, however, are continuing to increase.  The number of people leaving Burundi is likely to continue to grow over the next month.Current reports have demonstrated a significant rise in the number of persons entering DRC since 14 May (UNCHR Regional Response plan, May 2015, has indicated that there will be 30,000 refugees by September 2015). CAFOD and its partner's Caritas Uvira and CODEVAH, jointly with ActionAid completed a rapid multi-sectoral assessment (20-22 May 2015) in the localities around the Ruzizi river, which separates DRC and Burundi. This assesment confirmed an increase in numbers of refugees crossing the border each day. We estimate that in Uvira alone is that this will reach 20,000 people by August. Current analysis of data demonstrates a large proportion of reguees are women, children and older people arriving in DRC. They are extremely vulnerable as they cross the border, and seek refugee in transit camps or with host communities. Free medical is being provided for one week for new arrivals fo refugees and at present is stopped.  This is resulting in increasing in an increase of health issues, as refugees arriving are already reported to be in poor health, and they have to means to continue any healthcare due to poverty and lack of income.  At present there is no sign of price inflation in the local markets, or for services, but due to rise in demand by increasing populations and by international actors procuring goods this could alter the local market economy. This will make already vulnerable groups extremely vulnerable and place their lives in greater danger.
Supporting the external audit of the Excombatant project with Caritas Bukavu The financial audit concerns the Protection and Reinsertion of Ex-combatants project implemented in the diocese of Bukavu, which is at the end of its third year of execution. The project was implemented by CARITAS Bukavu and co-funded by Caritas Australia and CAFOD.
The project was designed to strengthen the peacebuilding process by promoting peace and integration initiatives through:
• Community education and awareness, training and support for ex-combatant associations;
• Income-generating activities-support for sustainable livelihoods, livestock, small businesses-that will contribute to peaceful coexistence between ex-combatants and their host communities.
General objective of the audit:
• To certify the accounts of this project on the 3 years of financing knowing that the last year is running.
• Give a correct opinion on the financial reports that are presented and in accordance with the supporting documents or any other underpinning following each activity.
• Ensure that these expenditures are clearly related to project activities and that they are consistent with the principles of sound, effective and efficient financial management.
Joint Management of Conflict transformation Expert The purpose of the project is to allow the Conflict Transformation Expert postholder, as described in the original EC application, to be placed with CEJP to coordinate the programme under the joint management of CAFOD and CEJP – arrangement to be reviewed after six months
Emergency Assistance to 1000 IDP/returnee households in Oicha Eringeti, Beni Territory, North Kivu This project has been submitted by Caritas Butembo Beni on behalf of the needy IDP and returnee households in Eringeti-Oicha axis who have been victims of the 'Rwenzori' military operations against the ADF/NALU in Beni territory. Beni territory is situated in North East DRC. The displacement of the population begun in May 2010  a few days before the celebrations of Congo's 50 years of independence. The FARDC launched attacks against the ADF/NALU rebels and these have had a lot of collateral damage such as population displacement, loss of property, torching of houses, looting of harvest and other property. Fearing for their lives the innocent populations from Irengeti, Kokola et MayiMoya villages fled to more secure places since June 2010 leaving behind all their belonging including their means of livelihoods such as food reserves, household items, etc. These massive displacements continued throughout 2010 in several villages and have had the following consequences: the abandonment of livestock and fiels/farms, harvests, increased vulnerability, loss of human dignity, increased security agravating protection problems, ,etc.
Over the recent months, there has been some relative peace in Eringeti-Oicha axis making it possible for a few households to return while many more are still in displacement. Many NGos, such as ICRC, Solidarity, Oxfam GB have been responding to thsese crisi but due to the high number of IDPs requiring emergency assistance, the assistance has not reached all those that need it yet. Caritas Butembo being an active NFI Cluster member has also been requested to register IDPs. Due to the problems the IDPs/returnees are facing Caritas Butembo has submitted this proposal to CAFOD in order to support to provide NFI compsed of blankets, tarpaulins, sleeping mats, cookign vessels, jerrycans, mosquito nets, etc. to the needy households in order to restore their human dignity and prevent the increase in vulnerability.
Shifting the Power: strengthening the humanitarian and leadership capacity of BOAD The need to strengthening local capacities in humanitarian response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is crucial as local NGOs are usually the first responders in a crisis. DRC has been beset by multiple security crises subjecting civilians to extremely high level of violence and prompting large-scale and frequent population displacements. Moreover, there is adequate civil society space in DRC but humanitarian response have been lead and managed by international organizations. On one hand this is due to the logistical difficulties of the country and on the other hand, local organizations have been labelled as having poor management, systems, corruption, etc. The consequence is that INGOs have, in many instance, undermine existing capacities. Shifting the power Project in DRC aims at strengthening the humanitarian and leadership capacities of 11 local actors and so to be able to play a crucial role within the current humanitarian architecture in DRC. From the findings of SWOT analysis undertaken with BOAD, the organisation has elaborated a one year capacity strengthening plan with 5 objectives and 20 activities aim to increase the influence of BOAD within the Humanitarian domain.