Partnering with those most vulnerable to violence
Action Kivu partners with ABFEC, a Congolese owned and operated non-profit. We provide direct assistance to survivors of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Eastern Congo through entrepreneurial training and education projects rooted in peace and equality. We advocate community-based initiatives and sustainable solutions developed by members of the Congolese community that provide pathways for them to be agents for peace as they create a thriving society for all. Our entrepreneurial programs and the Congo Peace School are located in South Kivu, a region of Congo that borders Rwanda. Download our annual report here
A beacon of hope
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) follows centuries of enslavement and the systematic raping of Congo’s resources that have resulted in extreme poverty, political corruption, and armed conflict leaving the most vulnerable — women and children — with little access to education, food, or medical services. Action Kivu provides the necessary resources for restorative initiatives to help end to this cycle of violence.
Expanding access to quality education, peace and nonviolence training, nutrition, digital learning, active play, and resources that support young people’s wellbeing and development.
Strengthening food security and climate resilience through regenerative agriculture, sustainable food production, agricultural training, and improved community nutrition.
Expanding economic opportunity for women through literacy, vocational and business skills, financial education, and pathways to sustainable livelihoods and income.
Strengthening community resilience through health education, clean water, disease prevention, and emergency assistance for people affected by conflict and displacement.
Restoring lives on four fronts
Led by Congolese community-builder and educator Amani Mataboro, we are dedicated to repairing the damage done by years of violence in this region. We focus on the women and children who are the most at risk and whose security and success will make the biggest impact in their community. Our mission focuses on four complementary initiatives: