DRC Joint Response Phase 2

The overall objective of the DRCJR2 is to provide multi-sectoral assistance to respond to the immediate needs and protection risks of the most vulnerable and conflict affected people in targeted Territories within North- and South Kivu in DRC, through an effective and efficient humanitarian response by Dutch NGOs, local partners and actors. This overall objective aligns with the strategic objectives of the DRC HRP, specifically with: • Strategic Objective 1 focused on improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable crisis-affected people, addressed in the DRCJR2 through Food Security & Livelihoods, WASH, Education and Multi-Purpose Cash programming; • Strategic Objective 2 focused on the protection of the affected population, addressed through Protection programming; and, • Strategic Objective 3 focused on the reduction of excess mortality and morbidity among the affected population (to a lesser extent), addressed in the DRCJR2 through WASH and Protection programming.