DR Congo

IYAFP-RDC is a Congolese non-governmental youth organization, led by young people and women, that works to promote and defend the rights of young people and women in the areas of health, employability and entrepreneurship, peace and security, education, governance, and leadership. Founded in 2014, it is registered with the Ministry of Justice and the Keeper of the Seals (No. JUST/SG/20/172 “F92/5032”) as well as with the Ministry of Gender, Family, and Children. IYAFP-DRC envisions a DRC where every adolescent girl and woman of reproductive age has access to quality information and fully enjoys her rights, including the right to health, without discrimination. Its mission is to facilitate access to information and health services—including sexual and reproductive health services—to empower young people and women to become advocates for their own rights, and to advocate for the removal of legal, socioeconomic, and political barriers that hinder their well-being.

Fondation Femme Plus is a Congolese nongovernmental organization founded in Kinshasa on July 31, 1994, with legal status recognized by ministerial decree and certified by the Ministry of Social Affairs. It envisions a DRC and Central Africa free from HIV/AIDS and all epidemics, within a framework of human rights and equity. Its mission is to address the health and well-being needs of communities by promoting human rights to ensure universal access to care for HIV, tuberculosis, and related diseases; providing psychosocial support to those infected and affected; advocating for universal health coverage; supporting vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and youth; and combating gender-based violence.

Jeunes En Action is a nongovernmental organization that brings together young people and women from diverse backgrounds and fields. Founded on April 6, 2019, it is registered with the Ministry of Justice (No. Just/SG/20/3979/2020, F92/40.219) and operates under a decree issued by the Ministry of Rural Development. Its mission is to promote and defend the rights of Congolese youth and women, with a vision of a society where young people and women unite to contribute to the country’s development. It is active in the areas of health, education, the environment, entrepreneurship, social issues, human rights, and institutional strengthening. Its strength lies in its strong community roots.

CJP-RDC is a youth-led organization working to promote community health, disease prevention, advocacy, and the inclusion of young people and women in the health sector. Established in November 2021 by the Alliance of African Leaders Against Malaria (ALMA) and the African Union Commission, it is the first French-speaking body of its kind and the fifth in Africa, officially launched on November 27, 2023, in Kinshasa with the support of the National Malaria Control Program (PNLP-RDC). Registered with the Ministry of Justice (No. F92/49.893) and the Ministry of Public Health, it operates in 21 of the country’s 26 provinces. Its mission is to mobilize young people to strengthen their participation in disease prevention and universal health coverage through initiatives focused on the inclusion of young people, women, and people with disabilities; sexual and reproductive health; WASH; the fight against gender-based violence; education; food security; and vaccination.

AEMIL, founded on February 12, 2012, and accredited by the FARDC, was born out of the determination of military children themselves to transform the precarious living conditions of families living in military camps—overcrowding, limited access to information and healthcare, vulnerability of women and girls, and increased exposure to gender-based violence and risks related to sexual and reproductive health—into organized action. Its vision is to build a Congo where the children of military personnel actively participate in the country’s development; its mission is to ensure that military families have equitable access to education and healthcare. The organization focuses in particular on sexual and reproductive health, combating gender-based violence, malaria prevention in the camps, education, and access to water, through a network of peer educators and community awareness campaigns.

The Youth Action Movement is a platform for the education, mentoring, and empowerment of young people aged 10 to 24, preparing them to assume leadership roles among their peers and to become future decision-makers. It aims to involve young people in decision-making processes at the local, national, regional, and international levels. It is the youth branch of the Association for Family Well-Being/Planned Parenthood (ABEF-ND), a national NGO that succeeded the National Council for the Promotion of Planned Parenthood, established by Presidential Order No. 73/089 of February 14, 1973.

Les Ailes du Cœur is a Congolese youth and women’s organization established under Congolese law, active since 2012 and registered with the Ministries of Justice, Gender, Youth, and Health. It works in the areas of reproductive health, combating gender-based violence, and promoting leadership among youth and women, with recognized expertise in community mobilization and the empowerment of girls and women. Its work focuses on education and awareness-raising regarding sexual and reproductive health, empowering young people through skills development, improving access to health services, and advocating for public policies that support youth rights.

AHDDIC is a youth-led nongovernmental organization active in health, education, human rights, the environment, agriculture, and integrated community development. It focuses its work on sexual and reproductive health and family planning—including screening for breast and cervical cancer—as well as advocacy, prevention, and the fight against malaria. Its mission is to ensure high-quality health services, particularly for malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS, while also monitoring diseases and responding to humanitarian emergencies. It is also involved in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases.

Youthfim is a youth organization whose mission is to inform, inspire, and engage young people to foster their commitment to development by contributing to the global development agenda in the DRC. Founded in 2007 and registered in 2012, it works on sexual and reproductive health, family planning, the environment, governance, leadership, and education. Its vision is of a DRC where young people—especially girls and women—are fully empowered to defend their rights and contribute to sustainable development by combating inequality, promoting the rights of women and girls, and advocating for inclusive public policies.

Univers Santé Plus is a Congolese youth-led nongovernmental organization composed of male and female doctors working to promote sexual and reproductive health, prevent disease, and carry out community-based activities. Founded in March 2014, its mission is to promote health for all through public awareness campaigns, training for health professionals, advocacy for inclusive health policies, and direct support for healthcare facilities, in collaboration with communities, public institutions, and technical and financial partners.

ASJR is a Congolese non-governmental youth organization, led by young people and women, that promotes and defends the rights of young people and women in the areas of community health, the fight against gender-based violence, and the empowerment of girls and women. Founded in 2021, it envisions a society where all young people have non-discriminatory access to information and rights regarding reproductive and community health. Its mission is to improve the sexual and reproductive health of young people through advocacy, awareness-raising, and access to services, with the goals of expanding access to information, intensifying the fight against gender-based violence, and protecting the reproductive health rights of underserved groups.