Ipas DRC
Non-profit organization
When Quality Health Services Empower Adolescent Girls to Choose Their Futures
“I didn’t want my daughter to go through what I went through.” Every time Buzima looks at her 15-year-old daughter,...
Stories of change
Read inspiring stories that showcase the impact of programs, initiatives, and community engagement in transforming lives.
When Dialogue Opens the Door to Informed Choices
In Goma, community learning laboratories are helping couples move beyond myths about contraception, talk openly about...
When Information Opens Doors: Agnes’ Story of Inclusion and Choice
During the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, a young girl with a hearing impairment gained access to sexual and...
Displacement Did Not Take Away My Right to Choose
How the Makoki ya Mwasi project advances women’s sexual and reproductive rights in humanitarian settings. At 32, Amani...
My Body, My Decision : Matondo’s Story
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, motherhood is often celebrated as a blessing. Yet for many women, an unintended...
My disability is not a barrier : Paul, a community actor driving change in Kisenso
Diagnosed with a disability at a very young age, Paul Kwami grew up as the only one among seven children living with...
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.