Peasant association since 1996
About APDIK
The Peasant Association for Integrated Development in South Kivu supports rural communities in food security, lasting peace, social cohesion, agroecology and peasant leadership.
Who we are
APDIK is a non-profit association created in Itombwe on October 4, 1996 by agro-pastoral farmers. It emerged in a context marked by conflict, population displacement, insecurity and the deterioration of the socioeconomic fabric.
The organization works so that local communities rebuild trust, construct lasting peace and develop economic activities able to reduce poverty in rural areas.
Action area
The head office is located in Mikenge/Itombwe, with a representation office in Bukavu, No. 40D, Avenue de la Montagne, Ibanda commune.
APDIK operates in Fizi, Uvira, Mwenga, Walungu, Kabare and Kalehe in South Kivu Province.
Our vision
Make the peasant world of South Kivu a reference for social justice, lasting peace and local economy based on agricultural technology, in a healthy and attractive environment.
Our mission
Promote farmers well-being by improving rural living conditions, strengthening peasant organizations, agro-pastoral entrepreneurship, gender equity and social and cultural exchange in the Great Lakes region.
Year of creation
Intervention territories
Years of community experience
Objectives and strategies
- Improve agricultural and animal production through resilient and ecological value chains.
- Promote social capital and gender integration in local development.
- Encourage youth agricultural entrepreneurship for peace and poverty reduction.
- Participatory action research and agroecology.
- Grouping agro-pastoral farmers into cooperative associations.
- Advocacy, social cohesion and the One Health approach.