Democratic Republic of the Congo

Demographic Data:

  • Total Population: 74.88 million
  • Population under 15: 46%
  • Life Expectancy at Birth: 58.7 years
  • Human Development Index: 176 out of 188 
  • World Bank Status: Low Income
  • HIV/AIDS Prevalence (age 15-49): 1.0%
  • Mean Household Composition: 5.3 persons
  • Female-Headed Households: 25%

Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP HDR 2015, DHS 2013/2014

 

Highlighted Documents
DRC Country Care Review
Snapshot of Children's Living Arrangements

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News and Media
National-Level Care Networks and Initiatives
Situational Analysis
Relevant Social and Demographic Data
FHI 360’s ASPIRES: Technical Advisor I, Child Protection, Care and Wellbeing through Economic Strengthening
ASPIRES,

The Technical Advisor will take a leading role in the design and assessment of the two field projects, as well as in carrying out desk-based and field research to develop guidance on household-targeted economic strengthening.

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