The NGO and development sector in East Africa is large, professional, and consequential. International humanitarian agencies, regional NGOs, local community-development organisations, research and advocacy bodies, and grant-making foundations all operate here, often staffed by some of the most experienced development professionals on the continent.

EABD lists NGOs, humanitarian agencies, community-development organisations, research and advocacy bodies, and grant-makers that have a formal business or trust structure. Verified profiles include focus areas, geographies served, funding sources where disclosed, and reviews from partner organisations.

About DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of Africa's largest markets: more than 100 million people, the copper and cobalt belt of Haut-Katanga and Lualaba, the port of Matadi, and Kinshasa, a city of more than 17 million with a services economy to match. In the east, Goma, Bukavu and Bunia trade daily with Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania, and the country joined the East African Community in 2023.

EABD lists Congolese businesses in Kinshasa and across all 26 provinces, including Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani, Mbuji-Mayi, Kananga and beyond. Browse by province, by town or by industry. Where a business is verified, EABD has confirmed its RCCM registration and contact details, which matters in a market where much of business still runs through personal introductions.

NGOs in DR Congo: common questions

How many NGOs are there in DR Congo?

EABD lists 328 NGOs in DR Congo as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top NGOs in DR Congo?

EABD's top-ranked NGOs are École des enfants/6-12Mr.lilekacm, World New Vision for Development and TPO DRC. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most NGOs in DR Congo?

Lubumbashi (51), Ngaliema (19) and Limete (17) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I choose an NGO in DR Congo?

Confirm registration with the national NGO authority. Ask for recent audited accounts and annual reports. Check past projects and who funded them.

How do I list my NGO on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.