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Women's Empowerment in the DRC
Political participation Combating GBV

Combating poverty among women by increasing the purchasing power of women and girls so they can exercise their rights.

Women's Financial Empowerment

Investing in the economic empowerment of women and girls is the surest path to gender equality and the eradication of...

Sexual and reproductive health.

For more than two decades, the DRC—and particularly North Kivu Province—has been plagued by armed conflict, the most...

Political Participation of Women and Youth

The issue of political participation by women and young women has long been a focus of particular attention both in...

Gender-based violence

The situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is deeply concerning, particularly for women and girls who...

The woman at the center of attention

Let’s change lives!

In Congolese society, women are considered the cornerstone of the family. They fulfill multiple roles that involve protection, kindness, education, care, and more. This is why women’s education is so important in society for ensuring its future.

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About Us

WP DRC is a dynamic nongovernmental organization founded on March 10, 2019, by a group of young women determined to transform the lives of women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Based in Goma, North Kivu, WP DRC is dedicated to defending women’s rights and promoting gender equality. The organization is actively engaged in advocacy and peacebuilding, recognizing the essential role of women in building a stable and harmonious society. It seizes every opportunity to influence policies and laws, advancing the rights of women and girls in the DRC to help restore peace.

Our mission
Our mission is to actively help reduce the vulnerability of Congolese women and girls by providing them with the means to thrive and reach their full potential.
Our Vision
The organization strives for a Democratic Republic of the Congo where women and men fully and equally enjoy their fundamental rights, in an atmosphere of respect and equality
Overall Goal and Our Values
Establish a social framework that fosters the development and recognition of women’s skills and ensures their ability to exercise their rights in all areas. Promote and establish a culture of community philanthropy in the DRC

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PROJECT: Emergency Response to Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs

Advocacy for an emergency response to the needs
focused on the sexual and reproductive health of
displaced women and girls living in the
Shabindu camp in the city of Goma,
implemented by Woman Power DRC with support from
partner Urgent Action Fund Africa from
September to November 2024.

Other projects: WPDRC

Why Choose Us

We believe in the unique strength that lies within every woman and girl.

Every story shared and every testimony collected represents a step toward justice, healing, and restored dignity. Together, we can turn suffering into strength and dreams into reality

SYLVIE MAZAMBI
Coordinator

Women Power DRC held a meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, focused on positive masculinity to celebrate World Youth Day. The event brought together young people—both married and single—from various organizations. The goal was to brainstorm solutions to break down gender stereotypes and encourage men to play an active role in promoting equality and women’s well-being.

Field of Pain and House of Fear

Intertwined Stories from the Field

Furaha Balamiko.

28 years old

I am a mother of five children, living with my partner in the village of Buhumba. I only went through high school, yet life has already taught me more than books ever could.

A few months ago, in the pouring rain on a July evening in 2025, my life was turned upside down in a matter of moments. I was returning from the Rwanda market with a friend, laden with groceries for our small shop. Night had fallen, and the heavy, cold rain made every step more difficult. Suddenly, two men appeared, armed with sticks and machetes, demanding everything we had and threatening to kill us if we resisted.

Passy Balamoko

30 years

I am 30 years old, married in a church ceremony, Catholic, and the mother of four children. My formal education ended after elementary school. Over time, I learned just how cruel the world can be—and I learned this before I ever received any formal education.

As I was returning from the Kanyarucinya displacement camp to check on my house in Kibumba, a man was waiting for me inside. He grabbed me by force, raped me, and in an instant, shattered my life. Alone, I found the courage to go to the hospital, fearing that telling my husband about the horror would destroy our home. In our community, a woman who has been raped is considered cursed, foolish, worthless. The mockery, the judgment, and sometimes the shame drive some to suicide.

Rachel Rungariro

45 years old

"We were just working in the fields to survive... but in an instant, fear and pain took over our lives."

mother of eight children. In May, another woman and I were plowing our fields to feed our families when two masked men appeared, sticks in hand. With our hearts pounding, we were ordered to hand over money. When we replied that we had nothing, the threats turned into violence.

They beat us and raped us, one after the other. The physical pain mingled with shame and the fear of what others might think. We didn’t seek medical help; we simply washed ourselves in silence, hoping to erase that night of terror. But the memory never fades. Our daily lives,...