Ipas DRC
Non-profit organization
When Dialogue Opens the Door to Informed Choices
In Goma, community learning laboratories are helping couples move beyond myths about contraception, talk openly about...
Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Access resources, stories, and evidence addressing gender-based violence and promoting prevention, survivor support, and social transformation.
Creating space for informed choice : supporting young people’s bodily autonomy in the DRC
On April 3, the Democratic Republic of Congo took an important step forward in strengthening sexual and reproductive...
Advancing Justice for Women in the DRC: Innovation, Accountability, and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
For several years, Ipas DRC has engaged in regional and global advocacy spaces to help shape the legal, policy, and...
Where Care Meets Courage: A Midwife’s Role in Humanitarian Contexts
In conflict‑affected settings, where insecurity threatens lives every day, midwives are often the first—and sometimes...
Investing in prevention and response to sexual violence in schools in Kinshasa
Information brief – Safe schools: Protection against sexual violence in Kinshasa
Fighting against gender-based discrimination in schools : Guaranteeing the right to education of pregnant adolescent girls and unwed mothers in Kinshasa.
Based on IDRC‑supported qualitative research conducted in Kinshasa, this policy brief examines how school environments influence the educational pathways of pregnant adolescent girls and unmarried young mothers. Despite recent policy reforms, the findings reveal persistent stigma and systemic barriers, underscoring the need for coordinated, evidence‑informed action across education, health, and community systems to advance girls’ right to education and gender equality.
Health Education School Clubs in Kasaï: Empowering Students with Knowledge to Protect Their Lives and Futures
In Kasaï Province, an assessment of the CTS ecosystem—child marriage, adolescent pregnancy, and school dropout—...
The 122 toll-free hotline : a non-discriminatory protection and referral mechanism for GBV survivors.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's accession to the Maputo Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa raised great...
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.