AJBDS

AJBDS

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Mwindjwa Wetu Pacifique

Mwindjwa Wetu Pacifique

Chairman of the Board

Graduated in Management of Social Organizations at the Higher Institute of Rural Development/ISDR BUKAVU Change agent for peace certified in Conflit analysis,Trauma healing and the reconstruction of communities (with HROC), Healing wounds from ethnic conflicts,Planning-development-monitoring and evaluation of projects, Alternative to violence project (AVP).

Team

Shabani Mwenembuka Josué

Shabani Mwenembuka Josué

Coordinator

BAC+3 in Computer maintenance and networks obtained at EAST AFRICA STAR UNIVERSITY in Burundi.

Pelo Saidi Chambellan

Pelo Saidi Chambellan

Program Manager

Administrator of Youth Association for Community Development (AJDC RD Congo, 2017-2024), Certified in planning, development, monitoring and evaluation of projects, Supervisor of Survey project within IPI.
Pascal Kasige Samuel

Pascal Kasige Samuel

Project Manager

Mobilizer for peace awareness among Uvira youth (2017-2022), Certified in : Project planning,développent, monitoring, and evaluation.
Jeannette Machozi Judith

Jeannette Machozi Judith

Financial

Financial at pamoja tunaweza aSBl (2022-2023), Mobilizing on women’s empowerment and economic development
Bilemo Margueritte

Bilemo Margueritte

Secretary

Medical degree obtained at the higher institute of medicals technics of Uvira Secretary of YOTE NI MEMA Hospital center
Daniel Abwe Séraphin

Daniel Abwe Séraphin

Administrator

Humann right defender at Uvira peace tribunal and high instance tribunal, Teacher at ZAWADI YA RAIS secondary school.
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Idea

Association Of Young Volunteers Blood Donors (Ajbds) Rd Congo is a community-based organization working to strengthen a culture of peace and resilience in conflict-affected communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The organization focuses on fostering reconciliation, dialogue, and cooperation among communities that have been divided by violence and interethnic tensions. Through peace education, mediation initiatives, and youth engagement, the organization aims to empower communities to resolve conflicts peacefully and build sustainable social cohesion.

Challenge

Association Of Young Volunteers Blood Donors (Ajbds) Rd Congo is addressing the deep-rooted challenges of armed conflict, intercommunal tensions, and social instability affecting eastern DRC. The region faces widespread displacement, school closures, poverty, and violence driven by armed groups and ethnic divisions, with women, youth, and children being the most vulnerable. Limited access to mediation platforms, weak community dialogue mechanisms, and the exclusion of women and youth from peace processes further worsen these conflicts, making it difficult for communities to achieve long-term stability and development.

Solution

Association Of Young Volunteers Blood Donors (Ajbds) Rd Congo is implementing a structured peacebuilding program that includes conflict prevention workshops, mediation training, and the creation of peace clubs in schools across North and South Kivu. The organization facilitates dialogue between conflicting communities through public forums, community radio programs, cultural activities, and sports events that promote unity. In addition, AJBDS establishes listening centers and supports reconciled groups with income-generating activities, ensuring that communities have both the social tools and economic stability needed to maintain lasting peace.


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FasterCapital backs Ajbds Rd Congo through EquityPilot to strengthen peacebuilding
15 Mar 2026

FasterCapital backs Ajbds Rd Congo through EquityPilot to strengthen peacebuilding

Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Dubai, UAE — Mar 15, 2025

FasterCapital today announced its support for AJBDS as the organization joins the EquityPilot program to advance a three‑year initiative aimed at strengthening a culture of peace and community resilience in North and South Kivu.

FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will focus its initial 30–60 days on execution planning and operational readiness to help AJBDS RD CONGO mobilize workshops, establish school peace clubs, and set up listening centers across project locations.

Why It Matters?

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo faces protracted intercommunal violence, armed group activity, and large-scale displacement that severely disrupt education, livelihoods, and community cohesion. Initiatives that emphasize mediation, reconciliation, and community-based prevention aim to reduce recruitment into armed groups, support survivors of violence, and rebuild local trust foundational conditions for longer-term recovery and stability.

What the Startup Delivers?

AJBDS RD CONGO is implementing a three‑year, community-centered program titled “Strengthening a Culture of Peace and Community Resilience.” The project plans 75 conflict‑management workshops, creation of peace clubs in schools, mediation workshops, public dialogue forums, community radio broadcasts, listening centers, and income‑generating support for reconciled groups. The total project budget is $569,800 and the planned timeframe is January 2025–December 2027.

Why Now?

Recent spikes in intercommunal clashes, school closures, and forced displacement have limited access to safe education and basic services. Community-based prevention, coupled with mediation and targeted psychosocial support, is designed to address urgent needs while building local capacity for nonviolent conflict resolution.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Hands-on execution planning and milestone mapping to translate the project plan into workable operational phases - Guidance on monitoring and reporting frameworks to track community engagement and outcomes - Connections to relevant ecosystem stakeholders, mentors, and local advisors to strengthen implementation capacity - Support refining communications and materials for outreach and donor engagement - Operational feedback loops to iterate activities based on early monitoring (no funding guarantees)

First 30–60 Days

FasterCapital support will prioritize operational setup: confirming facilitator rosters, aligning workshop curricula with the Alternatives to Violence Project approach, establishing protocols for the listening centers, and coordinating initial radio broadcast schedules. The team will work with AJBDS RD CONGO to define measurable early indicators and reporting cadence.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support AJBDS RD CONGO through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’”

Next 90 Days

AJBDS RD CONGO and FasterCapital will aim to complete facilitator training, launch the first set of community workshops and mediations, inaugurate initial peace clubs in pilot schools, and begin routine radio programming. Progress reviews and a refinement session are planned at the end of the quarter.

About AJBDS RD CONGO

AJBDS RD CONGO (Association of Young Volunteers Blood Donors), Founded by Mwindjwa Wetu Pacifique  is implementing a three‑year peacebuilding program in North and South Kivu focused on reconciliation, mediation, youth engagement, and community resilience. Activities include workshops, school peace clubs, mediation sessions, listening centers, and economic support for reconciled groups. 

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