A former employee of the U.N. Peacekeeping Mission in the country said: “Life has become difficult at home; I’m struggling to feed my family properly. The future seems uncertain because I don’t see where I can find another job right now."
Date: 6/26
Region: Africa
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Topic: Economy & Livelihoods
Policy Lens: Economic & Trade Interests
Entry Type: Field Observation
Additional Context: This information was collected as part of The Aid Report’s original reporting, “In eastern DRC, Goma's aid economy unravels.” This feature story examines how the effects of aid cuts extend far beyond NGOs. As programs close and international staff leave, families are losing income, apartments are sitting empty, and businesses are closing.
This quote is attributed to Moussa Kambale, who worked for five years as a mechanic for the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as MONUSCO. He has been on leave since December 2025 after his contract was suspended due to funding shortages. With a family of six relying on his income, he said the loss of work has left him struggling to cover basic needs.
Source: Devex