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Who We Are

FAA at a Glance

Fondation Amani & Afya is a community-based non-profit organization operating in North and South Kivu, DRC. FAA is dedicated to advancing peacebuilding, social cohesion, education, poverty reduction, community health, and climate change resilience. Through advocacy, institutional capacity strengthening, and inclusive community engagement, FAA empowers vulnerable populations, fosters resilience, and promotes human rights to drive sustainable development and lasting community transformation.

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Our Mission

To reduce poverty, improve education and health, build peace, and strengthen disaster recovery in Eastern DRC through advocacy, capacity building, and community engagement.

Vision

A peaceful, healthy, and empowered society free from poverty and injustice

FAA’s Impact in Numbers

230

Children supported to access inclusive education

30

Households reached through the Economic Empowerment Program

300

Adolescent girls received menstruation kits & SRHR messages

900

Young people actively engaged in Youth Peace Clubs

200

Duty bearers (local authorities & leaders) engaged in advocacy

3500

Trees planted in Masisi and Nyiragongo

MEET OUR TEAM

Meet the passionate people behind our mission.

Board of Trustees

Anna Dinter
Abiola Giwa
Liliane Umwiza
Dr. Michael Raila Odhiambo

Board of Directors

Eric Muhire
Amede Kamota

Our Staff

Fidele Mutoni

What we Do

Peacebuilding

Rooted in a region marked by decades of armed conflict and injustice, FAA places peacebuilding at the heart of its mission. It mobilizes women, youth, and local leaders to foster dialogue, reconciliation, and non-violent conflict resolution. Through amani peace center, community forums, and advocacy campaigns, FAA builds trust and social cohesion across divided groups within both south and north Kivu regions through addressing root causes of violence, exclusion, and marginalization. We do conflict transformation into opportunities for collaboration, ensuring communities move toward inclusive participation, and stability for sustainable peace.

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Inclusive Education

Education is a cornerstone of FAA’s vision for resilient communities. In North and South Kivu, where displacement and poverty disrupt schooling, FAA promotes inclusive access to education for children, particularly girls and those with disabilities. It provides support, mobilizes parents, and works with leaders to reduce barriers to learning. Beyond classrooms, FAA equips young people through peace clubs and life-skills training, nurturing critical thinking, leadership, and solidarity. Investing in education ensures sustainable peace and development for future generations.

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WASH & Community Health- Usafi na Afya kwa Jamii

FAA advances community health as a foundation for human dignity and resilience. In regions with fragile health systems, FAA promotes maternal and child health, hygiene practices, nutrition, and SRHR awareness for women and adolescents. Its community-driven model emphasizes prevention, early response, and psychosocial wellbeing, particularly for conflict-affected populations. FAA advocates for equitable, accessible healthcare policies while engaging local leaders to address stigma and barriers to services. FAA strengthens health knowledge and structures by empowering communities to thrive despite persistent challenges.

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Poverty Reduction

Recognizing poverty as a driver of conflict and exclusion, FAA works to empower vulnerable households, particularly women and youth, with sustainable livelihoods. It facilitates entrepreneurship, vocational training, and savings groups that strengthen self-reliance and economic dignity. FAA also advocates for inclusive economic policies that respond to community realities by fostering local initiatives and linking them to broader markets. Its poverty reduction strategy builds resilience, restores hope, and creates pathways for lasting prosperity in conflict-affected communities.

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Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Recovery

In areas repeatedly struck by armed violence, displacement, and environmental crises, FAA combines disaster recovery with climate change adaptation. It supports affected families through emergency assistance, psychosocial care, and livelihood restoration while promoting community-based preparedness. FAA also engages communities in climate-smart agriculture, reforestation, and environmental stewardship to reduce vulnerabilities.

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Our Gallery

Take a look at our activities and projects in action.

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Recent Stories

Read about our latest activities, news, and stories from the field.

Blog 1
My story
Jean-Marie Bashilwali (42 years old), from Kibumba, Nyiragongo

When the war chased us from Masisi, I thought my life as a farmer had ended...

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Blog 2
My story

Amina Masika (15 years old), from Karisimbi, Goma city

In my village, people often said that a girl like me, living with a disability...

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Blog 3
My story
Divine Nyota (28 years old), from Bagira, Bukavu

When my husband was killed in the war, I felt as though my life had ended...

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Blog 4
My story
Patrick Kambale (19 years old), from Rutshuru

Growing up in Rutshuru, I witnessed violence and mistrust dividing my community...

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Recent Publications

Annual Impact Report 2024
Annual Impact Report 2024

Highlights of our work in reducing poverty and empowering communities across Eastern DRC.

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Education & Literacy Study
Education & Literacy Study

Insights from our Unlock Literacy intervention and its impact on children’s education.

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Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan

Our roadmap for achieving long-term impact through advocacy, capacity building, and community empowerment.

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Billy

HR & Office Manager

Contact Information

RDC Kinshasa NORD-KIVU Goma, Centre-Ville Ville de Goma, Com de Goma, Q.Mikeno Av. Kitona : No 11

+243 988 757 138

info@faa-drc.org

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