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Helplines in Congo

Tantine Marthe

Open 24/7

FREE 24/7 hotline providing information on self-managed medical abortion, contraception, menstrual cycle management, and menstrual hygiene. Offers referrals for survivors of gender-based violence. Operates across all 26 DRC provinces, handling 85-100 calls daily.

French, Swahili

Panzi Foundation and Hospital

Regular hours for support services, emergency medical care available

Founded by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Denis Mukwege. Provides FREE comprehensive holistic care through the four-pillar model: medical care (including specialized gynecological trauma treatment), psychosocial support, legal services, and socioeconomic reintegration. Has treated over 70,000 survivors of sexual violence free of charge.

French, English

HEAL Africa

Emergency services available 24/7, regular services during business hours

Free comprehensive healthcare and psychosocial services for survivors of gender-based violence. One Stop Center model providing medical care, surgical treatment, HIV/AIDS testing, counseling, and emergency services within 48 hours through partnerships with 60+ local health centers.

French, English

AFPDE (Association des Femmes pour la Promotion et le Développement Endogène)

Business hours

Women's organization providing FREE information and support services for survivors of sexual violence and rape. Offers counseling, psychosocial support, information on criminal justice system access, and awareness campaigns on online violence. Operates primarily in South Kivu.

Synergie des Femmes pour les Victimes des Violences Sexuelles (SFVS)

Regular office hours

Provides comprehensive support for survivors of sexual violence in North Kivu, including psychosocial counseling, legal defense, and medical referrals through 20 listening houses.

Community Support Center (CSC-Asbl)

Business hours

NGO providing FREE comprehensive support to women, children, and youth affected by conflict, discrimination, and disasters in eastern DRC. Offers trauma therapy (group and individual), skills training, education support, reproductive health services, and child safeguarding programs.

French, Swahili, English

Caritas Congo

Business hours, emergency response available

Major Catholic humanitarian organization providing FREE emergency assistance, healthcare, sustainable development, and capacity building across DRC. Serves over 5 million people annually including vulnerable populations affected by conflict, poverty, and disasters.

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