ProtectionYoung women facing GBV in the digital space!
Certified training for girls on combating GBV in the digital space
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Our Achievements
Every action counts. Here are the milestones FED has achieved over the years.
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InnovationTechElevator Program
Women Entrepreneurs for Development (FED ASBL) launches the TechElevator program, an innovative initiative aimed at strengthening digital and entrepreneurial skills for women and youth in the DRC.
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ProtectionPsychosocial Support Spaces
Creation of 2 Psychosocial Support Spaces, 1 in Goma and 1 in Nyiragongo to welcome girls surviving GBV
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ProtectionInteractive and Participatory Exchange Workshop
Organization of an interactive and participatory workshop with 20 educational leaders, school authorities, teachers, parent representatives, and local structures on the theme of sociocultural challenges (child and forced marriages, female genital mutilation, painful menstruation).
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InstitutionalImplementation of FED branch office in South Kivu province at Ibidnja
As part of the expansion of its activities and closer monitoring of beneficiary communities, FED established a branch office in Ibidnja, South Kivu province. This implementation aims to strengthen project coordination, improve proximity with local populations, and ensure better traceability of interventions.
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PartnershipDistribution of dignity kits by Madame RAGHDAN ALMALLAH
As a complement to the main project funded by MUNDO COOPERANTE, Madame RAGHDAN ALMALLAH contributed to the distribution of 50 dignity kits to vulnerable girls aged 13 to 15 in the city of Goma. This solidarity action illustrates philanthropic commitment and psychosocial support provided to adolescents affected by armed conflicts.
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HealthDistribution of dignity kits to vulnerable girls
Faced with challenges related to menstrual insecurity and the impacts of armed conflicts, 200 vulnerable girls aged 13 to 15 benefited from dignity kits. This initiative aims to improve their menstrual hygiene, reduce school absenteeism, and strengthen their self-confidence in a safer and more inclusive educational environment.
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EducationDistribution of school kits to vulnerable girls
As part of the project promoting menstrual health and school retention, 200 vulnerable girls aged 13 to 15, affected by armed conflicts in Goma city and Nyiragongo territory, received school kits. This action aims to support their reintegration and continued schooling despite socio-economic and security challenges.
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ProtectionDigital identification of vulnerable girls
The city of Goma and the territory of Nyiragongo are deeply affected by armed conflicts, exposing adolescent girls to multiple vulnerabilities: school dropout, gender-based violence, menstrual insecurity, and psychosocial distress. In response, FED, with the support of MUNDO COOPERANTE, launched a digital identification initiative targeting girls aged 13 to 15 to better guide interventions in protection, education, and menstrual health.
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EntrepreneurshipUse of local natural resources for production, processing, marketing, and gains
Result of fruit processing into natural juice for health promotion and economic empowerment of women and youth during the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Eastern DRC, especially North Kivu. Carried out by FED in synergy with APROFFESKI. Strengthening the necessary means is an effective way to positively influence the qualitative and quantitative production of food. FED is committed to concrete actions for the well-being of these vulnerable communities.
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EntrepreneurshipPragmatic entrepreneurship for economic recovery of vulnerable women and youth
The dishes and other items held by the FED-RD Congo team result from the team's entrepreneurial action, an effective strategy innovated for table protection and object preservation in commercial and administrative services. This initiative in Goma, conducted by FED in synergy with APROFFESKI, is planned to expand throughout DRC in camps of displaced persons who are victims of sexual violence by M23, ADF terrorists, etc., for economic recovery.
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LeadershipAwareness on leadership of women war victims
FED actively raises awareness on leadership among women and youth in the city/province of North Kivu for economic recovery during the M23 war.
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AwarenessAwareness Message
Awareness message under the theme 'It is still possible'.
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Humanitarian actionExchange with war-displaced persons in LUSHAGALA
Participatory and ambient exchange based on various issues identified in the Lushagala camp (displaced persons demand peace and want to return to their families).
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Humanitarian actionHumanitarian Action
After exchanging with camp leaders and authorities, the team visits each block to listen to the displaced, identify all incidents causing trauma for advocacy, and seek remedial solutions.
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Humanitarian actionMonitoring in LUSHAGALA
As part of the ongoing incident monitoring activity in the LUSHAGALA displaced persons camp in North Kivu Province, the FED field team exchanges with camp leaders on the various problems faced by these M23 war victims over the past 2 years (2022-2024).
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