Conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo have caused an estimated 5.4 million deaths since 1998. Most perished from disease and malnutrition. In the Kivus, violence continues to rage with Congolese women and girls suffering increasingly brutal attacks.

Crisis In The Congo: Uncovering The Truth - A short documentary looking at the situation in Central Africa

A print ready bulletin insert is available for you to include in your weekly bulletin so the members of your congregation can have the information they need to make a difference this season. Notes are available that provide background information on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and World Relief's work there.

Clutching her only surviving child, grieving mum Dusabe Canta reveals the shocking truth of Congo's civil war. As she describes the massacre that tore her family apart, international development secretary Douglas Alexander - on a visit to the troubled African state - is visibly shaken.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is quickly becoming recognized as a wonderful option for families looking to grow their families through adoption. The DRC has about 4.2 million orphan children due to significant poverty, death of one or more parents by HIV/AIDS, war and famine.