The project “Women and Girls at the Heart of the Development of South Kivu” is a transformative initiative designed to uplift and empower vulnerable women and girls in South Kivu Province. This 12-month project addresses urgent challenges such as early marriage, lack of vocational skills, and limited economic opportunities for women—focusing on community based, sustainable solutions.

Key Activities

Community Awareness Sessions: Engaging traditional leaders, parents, and youth in dialogue to challenge norms around early marriage.

Safe Spaces for Girls: Creating supportive environments for girls to continue their education and access counseling services.

Professional Skills Training: Equipping 50 women with practical skills in tailoring, hairdressing, agriculture, and small business management

Entrepreneurship Support: Providing starter kits and micro-grants to help women launch income-generating activities

Monitoring and Support: Ongoing mentoring, follow-ups, and peer-to-peer support networks

100 girls enrolled in protective programs and continuing their education.

50 womenreceived intensive vocational training, with over 60% already starting small businesses.

5 local communities actively participating in gender dialogue sessions and policy advocacy.

L’objectif principal était de sensibiliser et outiller 50 leaders communautaires afin qu’ils deviennent des ambassadeurs actifs du changement dans leurs milieux respectifs, capables d’influencer les mentalités et de dénoncer les pratiques néfastes.

Protect 100 at-risk girls from early and forced marriage through awareness campaigns, safe spaces, and educational support.

Provide vocational and life skills training to 50 vulnerable women to enhance their economic independence

Promote gender equality and women’s leadership in development efforts at the local level.