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Our history
Pillar for Active Vulnerable Women in Democratic Republic of Congo
PIFEVA is a Congolese women's NGO supporting indigenous women, vulnerable and marginalized women and local communities against poverty and injustice created on June 4, 2004 in Bukavu in a context characterized by repeated wars, widespread poverty, malnutrition and hunger, climate change, violence against women, discrimination against indigenous women and girls, the spread of HIV/AIDS, the exploitation and use of women and children in mining areas, armed forces and groups as well as massive population displacement following the multiple wars that have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo. PIFEVA is currently operating in the provinces of South Kivu, North Kivu and Maniema in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Our Mission
Support indigenous women, vulnerable and marginalized women, children, young people and local communities in the fight against poverty and injustice in the Republic Democratic Republic of Congo.
Our Vsion
See the indigenous woman, the vulnerable and marginalized woman, the child, the young girl as well as the local communities supported to become competitive and architects of their own social, economic, legal, cultural and political promotion in the Republic Democratic Republic of Congo.
Véronique Bulaya
National Coordinator
Welcome to the website of the NGO PIFEVA. Your support is vital to our mission of empowering women and vulnerable girls. Explore our projects and join us in this commitment to positive change for vulnerable women in the DRC.
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Our intervention programs
Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Indigenous and Marginalized Women
Promotion of peace and fight against violence, discrimination, and other abuses against women
Promotion of health and sexual and reproductive rights of vulnerable and marginalized women and young girls
Formal and non-formal education for indigenous, vulnerable, and marginalized children, young girls, and women
Gender, Environment, and Adaptation of Indigenous Women and Local Communities to Climate Change.
Food and economic security of indigenous women and vulnerable households
Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) for women and vulnerable households
Emergency Humanitarian Assistance for Displaced, Returned and Refugee Women and Children
Advocacy for women's rights, climate and environmental justice
Our achievements in figures
13254
Indigenous women supported
17227
Survivors of SGBV supported
5725
Literate women and girls
5725
Displaced/returned women assisted
423
Assisted refugee women
5230
Vulnerable orphaned children supported
300
MUSO accompanied
600
AVEC accompanied
2317
Women’s IGAs supported
1,876,269 Trees planted and restored by women and girls.
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Testimonials from beneficiaries
After difficult times, I found a haven of support. This second chance allowed me to rebuild my life and pursue my dreams.
Bila TambwePIFEVA offered me much more than temporary help. I am now independent and fulfilled, ready to face all challenges.
Aline NsimireBefore this project, I felt lost. Today, thanks to the support I received, I have skills and hope for the future.
Carine BodienaThanks to PIFEVA, I regained confidence and obtained a stable job, transforming my life. Their invaluable support was decisive.
Carole Mbuyi
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Polydor Musafiri
RAF
Contact Information
035, Patrice Emery Lumumba, Labotte, C/Ibanda, Bukavu, République Démocratique du Congo
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