Central African Republic

38% of the population needs humanitarian assistance

1.9 million people targeted by the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan

35% of the population faces acute food insecurity

171,153 people assisted

The Central African Republic (CAR) has been at the bottom of the Human Development Index for several years.

The country is affected by cyclical political, economic, security, and humanitarian crises, linked in particular to armed conflicts, which have displaced and impoverished hundreds of thousands of people.

Despite a situation that is tending to stabilize, the effects of the crises are compounding the country’s structural difficulties and humanitarian assistance needs remain significant: 2.8 million people are vulnerable, representing 46% of the population.

The sectors with the most critical needs include water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), as well as food security and livelihoods. In addition, in 2023, the CAR faced challenges related to the reception of displaced persons from neighboring countries affected by conflict.

6.1 million inhabitants
191st out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index

Mission
opened in 2006
Team 8 international staff
64 national staff
Budget 8.6M€

Thanks to the adaptability of our teams, more than 170,000 people affected by sudden shocks in hard-to-reach areas were supported in 2024.

At the same time, our commitment to combining immediate action with a long-term perspective was reflected in the continuation of two projects aimed at reviving agriculture and improving the resilience of communities vulnerable to food insecurity.

We also developed innovative solutions to meet essential needs while ensuring the sustainability of facilities providing access to drinking water, in order to bring about lasting change in communities.

Partners

Institutional and private financial partners FH RCA, ECHO, AFD, Fonds L’Oréal

Operational partners PUI, Water for Good, Échelle Appui au Développement, Initiative Démocratie Durable (I3D)