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COFAPRI is based in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The idea of founding this project was nurtured in November 2009, to bring assistance to DRC illiterate village women and girls.

The inspiration came from the contact we were having with The Safe World International Foundation.

Where we are

COFAPRI (Congolese Females Action for Promoting Rights and Development) is based in Bukavu in eastern DRC, on the border of Rwanda. Membership extends to the surrounding villages. It is intended that it should extend throughout the Great Lakes Region and countrywide.
Women and girls in remote villages are our primary focus, since they are the least informed about their rights.

Who we are

COFAPRI is an organisation of Congolese Women and girls, highly motivated and with very strong positive moral values to support and empower the females to speak out their woes and sufferings.

Co-founders are husband and wife team, Mugisho Theophile and Bahati Valérie, both from DR Congo.

Mugisho Theophile has an MA in Conflict Resolution and is a university lecturer and writer.

COFPARI - SafeWorld Field Partner in DR Congo

Congolese Females Action for Promoting Rights and Development (COFAPRI) is based in Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Rupublic of Congo

COFAPRI empowers women through encouraging income-generating activities such as the rearing of livestock.

The organisation works closely with local leaders and encourages men's participation in awareness-raising events in order to change ingrained cultural attitudes.

Location and Team

COFAPRI is based in Bukavu in eastern DRC, on the border of Rwanda. Membership extends to the surrounding villages. It is intended that it should extend throughout the Great Lakes Region and countrywide.
Women and girls in remote villages are our primary focus. Read more.

Map of Bukavu

Contact Us

Mugisho Ndabuli Theophile
Tel: 00250 78 8482 308
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