ABOUT US
Building Resilience. Reconstructing Lives. Creating Sustainable Futures.
AIDER-ASBL is a Congolese development and humanitarian organization committed to recreating the best possible living conditions for populations living in environments affected by various crises.
WHO WE ARE
A National Organization Driven by People, Resilience and Sustainable Development
AIDER-ASBL is a national development and humanitarian action NGO legally established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 2002 in Dungu, Haut-Uélé Province, the organization has more than two decades of experience working to improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations and communities affected by crises.
Our approach combines sustainable development, humanitarian action, community participation, technical expertise and data-driven decision-making. We work alongside communities, public institutions, local organizations, donors and international partners to develop solutions adapted to local realities.
AIDER-ASBL brings together multidisciplinary expertise in areas including sustainable agriculture, humanitarian action, health and WASH, food security and nutrition, protection, gender-based violence, infrastructure reconstruction, humanitarian coordination, biodiversity and community resilience.
Local Knowledge
Understanding the realities, capacities, challenges, and opportunities of communities.
OUR MISSION
Recreating the Best Possible Living Conditions
To recreate the best possible living conditions for populations living in environments affected by various crises.
To achieve this mission, AIDER-ASBL designs and implements evidence-based interventions focused on capacity building, innovation, responsible governance and support to public institutions, community organizations and communities themselves.
OUR VISION
A Better World Centered on People and Nature
A better world centered on human beings, living in harmony with nature and its biodiversity within a protective environment.
AIDER-ASBL aspires to become a leading organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in promoting inclusive, sustainable and resilient development. We envision communities that can sustainably transform their potential into development opportunities while preserving their environment and biodiversity.
WHAT GUIDES US
Our Organizational Values
Our work is guided by principles that place people, integrity, professionalism, inclusion and sustainable development at the heart of everything we do.
Putting People at the Center
We place human dignity, solidarity, compassion and the needs of beneficiaries at the heart of our interventions.
Christian & Humanist Values
We are guided by a moral and ethical commitment inspired by justice, service and respect for cultural and religious diversity.
Integrity & Transparency
We promote accountability, responsible management and transparency through our code of conduct and anti-corruption mechanisms.
Professionalism & Excellence
We are committed to quality, innovation and professional excellence in every intervention.
Accountability & Responsibility
We remain accountable to affected populations, partners and communities while respecting diversity, gender, culture and nationality.
Impartiality & Inclusion
We promote a non-discriminatory approach with particular attention to vulnerable groups, including women, children and indigenous peoples.
Innovation & Community Participation
We develop locally adapted solutions based on data, territorial intelligence and meaningful community participation.
Respect for Human Rights
We uphold humanitarian standards and the principles of international humanitarian law in our work.
OUR HISTORY
More Than Two Decades of Reconstruction and Community Action
Since its establishment in Dungu in 2002, AIDER-ASBL has progressively developed its operational capacity, expanded its geographic presence and strengthened its partnerships while responding to the evolving needs of communities across the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Foundation
AIDER-ASBL was established in Dungu, Haut-Uélé, by Pastor François Mbolihinihe Likoyo.
Community Development
Development of an alluvial water source in Kiliwa, in partnership with African Parks Foundation.
Infrastructure & Roads
Rehabilitation of major road networks using labor-intensive methods (HIMO), including the Dungu–Ndedu, Dungu–Doruma and Dungu–Bitima roads, while expanding operational capacity.
Humanitarian Expansion
Expansion of humanitarian interventions covering GBV, population movements, food assistance, health, infrastructure and capacity building, alongside expansion into Maniema Province.
Sustainable Development
Launch of integrated rice and fish farming, youth entrepreneurship, and the Yenge beekeeping project, strengthening AIDER-ASBL's focus on sustainable livelihoods.
Multisectoral Humanitarian Action
Implementation of the Lusangi humanitarian response and the Durba agro-aquaculture project, combining humanitarian assistance with sustainable economic development.
A New Chapter
New legal recognition, expansion into South Kivu, and launch of the Garamba Complex Safeguarding Project, marking a new phase of national growth.
Our Team
Our dedicated team brings together diverse skills, experience, and a shared commitment to serving communities, delivering quality interventions, and creating lasting positive change.
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OUR GEOGRAPHIC PRESENCE
Working Across the Democratic Republic of the Congo
AIDER-ASBL operates throughout the national territory, with a strengthened operational presence in Haut-Uélé, Maniema, South Kivu and Bas-Uélé.
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