DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the world's five poorest countries. In 2018, approximately 73 percent of Congolese, or approximately 60 million people, lived on less than $1.90 per day. DRC is home to one in every six people living in extreme poverty in SSA per The World Bank.
Poverty Facts about DR Congo
- Opportunity International states, "The DR Congo is one of the most difficult places on the planet to raise a family due to a lack of formal economic opportunities, a legacy of entrenched political conflicts and instability, as well as high rates of malnutrition, illness, and poor education."
- Wealth is unequally distributed, with urban areas faring far better than rural areas, and wealth is a determinant of access to sanitation and medical services. The poor in rural areas are the hardest hit.
The SOL Foundation ™ goals for DR Congo
- Everyone has access to nutritional meals and fresh water
- Every individual is able to receive nature based education and training
- Able to co-habitat with nature and wildlife
- Marginalized women have empowerment over their own lives and decisions
- Individuals with disabilities and orphans are able to be part of the community and help enhance the country as a role model citizens.
