New 2 year award for agriculture and wash activities in DRC.

This is a 2-year Cooperative Agreement award totaling $7,000,000.00 from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program. The award is for agriculture and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The prime recipient is Tearfund, a Christian non-profit organization with experience delivering humanitarian aid and development services in crisis-affected regions.

Under this award, Tearfund will provide a multi-sectoral response to contribute to reduced morbidity, mortality, and improved food security among conflict-affected populations in the DRC. Tearfund will deliver WASH activities across North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces, while a local sub-awardee, Mavuno, will implement agriculture assistance in Fizi, Nundu, and Angumu health zones. With over 6 years of experience as a Tearfund partner, Mavuno has a proven track record of high-quality food security programming. The award period is from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.