Coordination with Federations of Women and Children in Distress in the DRC

A Congolese national environmental NGO, operating under Congolese law, dedicated to sustainable development. We work to build local capacity for conservation, promote equitable governance of natural resources, and defend the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples—with a particular focus on gender. We also combat climate, environmental, and social injustices.

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Natural Resources

Community Governance and Rights

Environment and humanitarian actions
Poverty Alleviation

Appui au développement de la Community Forestry

Humanitarian Action

Forests Protection

History of TRAFFED

Founded in 2003, TRAFFED-RDC (which stands for Travail en Réseau avec les Fédérations des Femmes et Enfants en Détresse) is a Congolese national environmental civil society organization. Based in Bukavu, it operates in South Kivu province, working in several areas to protect the rights of women, children, local communities, indigenous Pygmy peoples, and at-risk elderly people affected by environmental degradation and climate change.

TRAFFED works in several areas: promoting equal opportunities for men and women in the sustainable management of natural resources; providing environmental education based on a holistic ecological and pastoral approach; reducing poverty and social injustice; addressing climate change and promoting climate justice; providing support in humanitarian emergencies; and creating environmentally friendly jobs that involve women, youth, children, and marginalized and vulnerable communities.

TRAFFED's work to protect the rich forests of the Itombwe Massif has taken many forms, such as creating the Higher Institute of Ecology for Nature Conservation (ISEC Katana). This institute includes a department for environmental theology and human ecology. TRAFFED also conducts biodiversity surveys, mapping, data collection, and community awareness campaigns in existing and planned protected areas (for example, the Itombwe Nature Reserve, Ngandja Wildlife Reserve, Luama-Kivu Hunting Domain, and Lumbwe-Lulenge Community Reserve). Additionally, it helps indigenous communities acquire land titles for more than 150,000 hectares of customary forests.

TRAFFED regularly advocates for biodiversity conservation and "Creation Care" at the national level, in partnership with the Church of Christ in Congo, which has 25 million members.

1500+

20 Years

of experience

Reports

Our Actions

Supporting sustainable development and the conservation of natural resources in the DRC since 2003.

Poverty Alleviation

Engaging a large number of Christians in green jobs to reduce climate pollution and end poverty for millions.

Ecology

Engaging religious leaders in forest protection and the preservation of the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples who depend on them.

Research and sustainable development

Promoting equal opportunities for men and women in natural resource management and environmental education.

Biodiversity Conservation

TRAFFED urges Christians and the Church to commit to establishing social peace and promoting biodiversity conservation in their communities.

Sustainable Projects

Supporting sustainable development and nature conservation.

Ecology and nature conservation

TRAFFED contributed to the establishment of the Higher Institute of Ecology for Nature Conservation.

Poverty Alleviation

Fighting poverty and social inequality.

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TRAFFED has transformed our community thanks to its commitment to ecology and sustainable development. Their work is essential for a better future in the DRC.

Jean Pierre Ibucwa. National Director of TRAFFED