The Forum for Peace, Environment and Development (FOPED) is a community organization under Congolese law engaged in the promotion of peace, environmental protection, women's empowerment, food security and community health in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Forum for Peace, Environment and Development (FOPED) is a community organization under Congolese law engaged in the promotion of peace, environmental protection, women's empowerment, food security and community health in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Since its creation, FOPED has worked mainly in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu to accompany vulnerable communities through awareness-raising, training and community-support actions.
Our approach is integrated: environment, protection, food security and health move forward together — because none of these challenges can be solved in isolation.
Active since 2015 in eastern DRC, FOPED was founded to stand alongside communities affected by conflict and poverty. From a few local awareness actions, it has grown into an organization running four programs and a dedicated team — a Hospital Center and a Center for the Empowerment of Vulnerable Women among them — serving the most vulnerable across Ituri and North Kivu.
Download our brochureFOPED's mission is to contribute to reducing poverty and to ensure the wellbeing of communities.
To build a just and inclusive society where human rights and the environment are respected and protected.
FOPED intervenes across four complementary areas that respond to the most pressing needs of vulnerable communities in eastern DRC.
Protecting the environment, climate justice and the conservation of natural resources.
Human rights, the fight against gender-based violence and the protection of vulnerable people.
Sustainable, modern agriculture to strengthen the resilience of rural households.
Community health, mental health and the prevention of disease.
A committed team coordinating FOPED's programs and serving communities across Ituri and North Kivu.
An expert in economics and management, committed to promoting peace, the environment and community development in the DRC. He brings solid experience in coordinating community projects, associative leadership and supporting vulnerable communities. Trained in leadership, project management and communication, he is a laureate of the Ubuntu Gala Prize and is recognized as a genuine champion of rural development.
An environmental expert, she coordinates FOPED's programs through her skill in writing, managing and implementing field projects. She has solid experience in environmental protection, climate justice and human rights, and is a laureate of the School of Climate Justice in South Africa. At FOPED she supervises environment and human-rights projects, ensuring community involvement and lasting impact.
A qualified professional in accounting and financial management, he ensures the planning, monitoring and control of the organization's financial resources with transparency and good governance. He produces financial statements and oversees expenditure to guarantee compliance with FOPED's budget and procedures, strengthening the institution's credibility with partners and donors.
Head of administrative and logistical management at FOPED, he brings solid expertise in organizational administration. Through his leadership and professionalism he ensures the smooth running of the office and effective coordination of activities, managing administrative and logistical resources while upholding internal procedures.
A health expert specialized in nursing sciences, she supports FOPED's health interventions and leads work on Gender-Based Violence (GBV). She assists the Head of Programs in coordinating health, protection and wellbeing activities for vulnerable communities, contributing to awareness, prevention and support for GBV survivors.
Director of Human Resources at FOPED, he manages and develops the organization's human resources with professionalism and ethics. He oversees recruitment, staff supervision and capacity building, maintaining a harmonious work environment and ensuring compliance with internal policies and administrative procedures.
In charge of communication, he brings strong expertise in institutional and community communication. Through his skills in public relations, awareness-raising and information sharing, he strengthens the visibility of FOPED's activities and its ties with partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders.
A public-health specialist with significant experience implementing FOPED's health programs. He has contributed to disease-prevention and awareness activities in communities, focusing on health education, good hygiene practices and the fight against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
An agronomist at FOPED, she supports rural households in promoting sustainable, modern and environmentally friendly agriculture. Using innovative farming techniques, modern machinery and improved seeds, she helps raise agricultural production and yields, strengthening food security and the resilience of rural households.
Director of FOPED's Center for the Empowerment of Vulnerable Women, she works to support and empower vulnerable women and girls through practical, innovative training. Trained in modern sewing design, she equips beneficiaries — particularly girls who have survived violence — with skills for socio-economic reintegration, helping restore their dignity, confidence and autonomy.
A clinical psychologist directing FOPED's Hospital Center. He supervises the psychological care of patients and the therapeutic support of people living with mental-health conditions, coordinating clinical activities and psychosocial support in collaboration with the medical team and families to promote stability, social reintegration and quality of life.
Before FOPED, the nearest hospital was a day's walk away. Today my daughter was born safely — and I'm training for a trade to support my family.
