Justice Congo Group exists to provide practical, human support to Congolese people affected by conflict and displacement. Our three programmes are free to access, delivered in the right languages, and designed by people who understand what this community has experienced.  Eastern DRC is facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. More than 7.3 million people have been displaced, tens of thousands of survivors of sexual violence cannot access care, and nearly two million children are out of school. These realities do not stay in DRC. Congolese people in the United Kingdom carry them every day in their memories, in their families, and in the barriers they face accessing the support they need. SUPPORT FOR SURVOVORS OF SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. Congolese survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in the UK, and Congolese survivors in DRC and Burundi, were reached through our local partner organisations. • Trauma-informed peer support groups, facilitated by qualified counsellors with experience working with conflict-affected communities • Access to specialist counselling, medical, housing, and legal services through our referral network • Emergency financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, housing, and urgent medical care • Interpretation and translation in French, Swahili, and Kirundi throughout Peer support reduces isolation and helps survivors feel less alone. Access to counselling and referrals enables people to begin the process of recovery with the right specialist support around them. We measure progress using validated clinical tools and track outcomes over time.
DIGITAL LITERACY AND SKILLS TRAINING Congolese refugees and asylum seekers in the UK whose education was disrupted by conflict or displacement. Children and young people in DRC and Burundi are also supported through our local partner organisations. • A structured digital literacy programme covering computer basics, internet use, email, online safety, and digital document creation • Workplace skills training, including CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation • Vocational skills training to support pathways into employment • Supplementary education support for children and young people whose schooling has been interrupted • Certificates of completion; access to recognised qualifications through partner organisations where available • Sessions delivered with interpretation in French, Swahili, and Kirundi Participants gain the practical skills to search for work, communicate digitally, and manage everyday tasks independently. We track employment and learning outcomes at six and twelve months after the programme ends.
HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION AND LEGAL INFORMATON Information Congolese asylum seekers in the UK who need to understand their rights and access legal support. Civilians in eastern DRC whose experiences of human rights violations need to be documented. • Legal information workshops for Congolese asylum seekers in the UK, covering the asylum process, refugee rights, documentation requirements, and how to access legal representation • Workshops delivered by OISC-registered immigration advisers or qualified solicitors, in accessible language with interpretation available • Individual casework support helping asylum seekers compile the evidence needed for their claims • Documentation of human rights violations in eastern DRC, through vetted local partner organisations, using established international documentation standards • Submission of documented cases to relevant authorities, including UNHCR and the ICC Asylum seekers who attend our workshops are better equipped to understand their rights, make informed decisions, and access qualified legal support. Documented cases contribute to international accountability for violations in eastern DRC and support survivors in evidencing their asylum claims.
