About Us

Ipas DRC is driven by the conviction that every woman, regardless of her social and ethnic class, has the potential to achieve all her social, cultural, economic, and political goals.

We work with local partners to educate all relevant stakeholders—including women and communities—on women’s newly expanded right to access safe abortion. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and key partners, we helped draft new standards and guidelines for comprehensive abortion care that align with the Maputo Protocol and are now working to see that they are fully implemented.

We also are training health-care providers to offer abortion and contraceptive care, and linking with community-based organizations and community health workers to ensure that women and girls know where they can access services.

Our vision

Ipas envisions a DRC where every woman, regardless of her social and ethnic class, has the potential to achieve all her social, cultural, economic, and political goals.

Our mission

We work for Women and girls in the DRC to freely decide about their body, life and future through sustainable, resilient, and gender-responsive institutional and social systems.

Our Leadership

Our leaders, board members and staff.

Jean-Claude Mulunda

Dr. Jean-Claude MULUNDA

Country Director, Ipas DRC

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Mike Mpoyi

Dr. Mike Mpoyi

Program Manager, Ipas DRC

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Impact in 5 years

People received contraceptive services at Ipas-supported facilities.

People received abortion care at Ipas-supported facilities.

People reached through the Nurse Nisa chatbot providing abortion and contraception information.

Abortion Access Points Ipas supported through the selection and training of healthcare workers and supply of pharmacies.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Ipas DRC strongly affirms its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Makoki Ya Mwasi reflects diverse cultures, experiences, and breadths of knowledge.

We respect, value, appreciate, and honor the unique heritage, characteristics, experiences, and perspectives that all bring to meeting our mission. We strive to include a multiplicity of voices in the execution of its work and make opportunities accessible to everyone.

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