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Democratic Republic of the Congo
This section contains all Advocacy Forum members operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Association pour le Developpement Rural Integre de Nganda-Tsundi (Integrated Rural Development Association of Nganda-Tsundi)
Established to assist rural farmers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this organization provides training in advanced agricultural methods and offers micro-finance services to help farmers afford necessary inputs and equipment. ADRI also seeks to combat illiteracy, fight disease, and reduce health risks common to rural populations.
Contact: Roger Pholo Mvumbi
P.O.Box 3659
Kinshasa-Gombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tel: 00243998218472
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Association de Lutte Contre l'Inégalité Sociale (ALIS)
Founded in 2002, the Association de Lutte Contre l'Inégalité Sociale works to promote peace and reconciliation among various ethnic groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ALIS advocates for non-violence by conducting workshops and seminars that engage youth and other sectors of the rural population. Recognizing that poverty is a central cause of ongoing conflict, ALIS seeks to reverse the underlying discriminatory laws and practices that lead to economic inequality. In addition, ALIS combats violence against women by promoting gender equality and providing support to victims of rape and abuse. Ultimately, ALIS seeks to unite villages, communities, and members of diverse ethnic groups in a commitment to finding non-violent solutions for ending the conflict in the DRC.
Contact: Mbirima Ketekete
Q.Kimanga, Av. du Congo No 07
Uvira-Sud Kivu
Tel. 243 784553974
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Association des Jeunes Femmes de Maniema (AJFMa)
The mission of Association des Jeunes Femmes du Maniema (AJFMa) is to promote the awareness and respect for the International Declaration of Human Rights, to defend and protect women's rights, and to contribute to the promotion of civic education, democracy, justice and peace. AJFMa also works to educate youth on how to protect themselves from STDs and HIV/AIDS.
Contact:
Tel : +(243) 997 085 513
Email AJFM
Initiative Congolaise pour la Justice et la Paix (Congolese Initiative for Peace and Justice)
ICJP was established in 2002 to strengthen the capacity of actors in the field to promote the respect of human rights, justice, peace, and democratic culture in the non-violent struggle against impunity. The organization also aims to strengthen the networking associations and defenders of human and children’s rights through the use of the Internet and other modern communications technology.
Contact: Raphaël Wakenge Ngimbi, Coordinator
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tel: + 243 9 97 71 68 78
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Centre National d'Appui au Developpement et la Participation Populaire (Nationa Support Center for the Development and Contribution of the Disadvantaged)
Since its creation, le Centre National d’Appui au Développement et à la Participation Populaire (CENADEP) has worked to improve the well-being of the most disadvantaged classes by promoting these populations’ democratic expression, popular participation, and self-sufficiency. It also reinforces popular and grass-roots institutions, voluntary economic and social organizations, and the population’s capacity to impose an alternative to unfavorable development policies. CENADEP advocates for a participative, sustainable, and transparent management of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s natural resources. CENADEP supports social, economic, and ecological durability and sustainability.
Contact:
Tel: 243-9-98-62-58-95
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Femmes Juristes pour les Droits de la Femme et de l'Enfant (Female Lawyers for Women's and Children's Rights)
Femmes Juristes Pour les Droits de la Femme et de l’Enfant (FDJF) works to promote and defend women’s rights by helping women understand the laws that were created to protect them. In so doing, they hope to put an end to the suffering and marginalization of women in the society.
Contact: Catherine Kathungu Furaha
Ville de Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tel : ( 243) 099 77 60 899
Email FJDF
Research Center on Environment, Democracy, and Human Rights (CREDDHO)
The Research Center on Environment, Democracy, and Human Rights (Centre de recherche sur l’Environnement, la Démocratie et les Droits de l’Homme/CREDDHO) advocates for peaceful co-existence, good governance, and human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. CREDDHO now works to hold the elected government officials accountable for their promises to end corruption and end human rights violations.
Contact: Delly MAWAZO SESETE, Executive Director
Tel: 243-811-714-128
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Solidarite Feminine Pour la Paix et le Developpement Integral (Women in Solidarity for Peace and Sustainable Development)
SOFEPADI’s mission is to promote and protect the rights of women and children. Operating in Beni and Ituri, SOFEPADI is actively involved in seeking justice for victims of the widespread sexual violence committed by militia and members of the DRC military. SOFEPADI seeks to break the cycle of violence by helping survivors file charges and by promoting justice reform.
Contact:
Tel: + (243) 815 664 399
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Solidarite pour la Promotion Sociale et la Paix (SOPROP)
Solidarité pour la Promotion Sociale et la Paix (SOPROP) works in Goma, Béni, Butembo, and Kitshanga. SOPROP promotes awareness of and respect for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through education and promotes peace and good governance through sensitizing the population to non-violence, the virtues of democracy, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance.
SOPROP supports vulnerable persons through activities aimed at promoting and guaranteeing their socio-economic status within the existing development institutions. They also accompany refugees from the Great Lakes region during their rehabilitation in Europe and the rest of the world and thus promote good relations between the peoples of the Great Lakes region and the rest of the world.
Contact: Arnold DJUMA
Coordinateur Régional de SOPROP/GOMA
Défenseur des droits Humains et TDC
Tél:09 97 70 34 96
Membership in the Advocacy Forum constitutes neither a claim to legitimacy nor an endorsement by AP. AP has not vetted the members, but the relevant embassy may assist in the vetting process.