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About ADED

Appui au Développement de l’Enfant en Détresse (ADED) is a Christian, child-centered, non-governmental development organization registered under the number 135/CAB/ME/MIN/J&GS/2019/08/Août/2000. Its headquarters are located in Uvira, Nyamianda neighborhood, Avenue de l’Alliance, No. 52, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. ADED’s vocation is to support children in need and children in distress so that they can access inclusive care, protection, and development within their families — or, when necessary, within a caring foster family — without being isolated from their community.

About Us

Mison and Vision

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Our Mission

The mission of Appui au Développement de l’Enfant en Détresse (ADED) is to support children in need and/or in distress so that they can benefit from inclusive care, protection, and development within their own families — or, when necessary, within a foster family — without being isolated from their community environment.

Our Vision

The vision of Appui au Développement de l’Enfant en Détresse (ADED) is to create a world where every child in need or distress has access to inclusive care, protection, and opportunities for growth, enabling them to thrive within their families and communities.

Our Values

Our Core Values

  • > Love and Compassion
  • > Integrity
  • > Inclusion
  • > Empowerment
  • > Solidarity
  • > Excellence and Learning

Our Program

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Tunafasi Program
Tunafasi Program

Community-Based Rehabilitation, Disability Inclusion & Systems Strengthening

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Youth Empowerment Program
Youth Empowerment Program

Life Skills, Decent Work & Economic Inclusion

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Inclusive Humanitarian Response Program
Humanitarian Response Program

Emergency Assistance, WASH, Protection & Recovery

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Our Impact

Summary: Our programs have empowered communities by improving health, education, economic opportunities, humanitarian response, and systemic change. Community-based rehabilitation and state-led initiatives have been pivotal in bringing lasting impact where children live, learn, and grow.

Health, Prevention & Rehabilitation

  • +0 pregnant women & mothers supported
  • +0 children screened early
  • +0 children & youth treated
  • +0 received therapy & rehabilitation
  • +0 assistive devices provided
  • +0 health facilities upgraded
  • +0 health zones implementing Tunafasi CBR

Inclusive Education

  • +0 children with disabilities enrolled
  • +0 teachers trained in inclusive practices
  • +0 inclusive school clubs created
  • +0 schools upgraded for accessibility

Economic Empowerment & Youth Employment

  • +0 youth trained
  • +0 youth employed or self-employed
  • +0 parents supported to start income-generating activities
  • +0 active Tushiriki/AVEC savings groups
  • +0 agricultural cooperatives legalised
  • +0 agricultural learning centers promoting climate-smart farming

Inclusive Humanitarian Response & Resilience

  • +0 crisis-affected people assisted
  • +0 WASH infrastructures constructed/rehabilitated
  • +0 recovery Self-Help Groups established
  • Child-friendly spaces for protection & psychosocial support

Participation, Rights & System Change

  • +0 multisectoral steering committees integrated
  • +0 Community-Based Rehabilitation Facilitators on government payroll
  • +0 physiotherapists appointed by the state
  • +0 active child & youth inclusion clubs
  • +0 trained community volunteers
  • Clear shift from donor-driven to state-led inclusion

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Our Partners

We collaborate with organizations committed to making a difference.