Ipas DRC
Non-profit organization
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...
Community Engagement
Explore stories, initiatives, and experiences that highlight the power of communities in advancing health, rights, and social change. Learn how local voices, partnerships, and grassroots action contribute to lasting impact.
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
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...
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—...
Validation of the CTS Action Plan: A Coordinated Provincial Commitment to Protect and Empower Adolescent Girls
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, harmful practices such as child marriage, unintended adolescent pregnancies, and...
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...
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.