NGO • Goma, North Kivu • DRC
Together for peace, human dignity and integral development
CEPDI brings together civil society organizations, community leaders, researchers and committed citizens to build a more peaceful, resilient and prosperous Eastern DRC.
- 100+ member organizations
- Founded in 2023
- Locally rooted and participatory approach
Who we are
An independent platform for dialogue, coordination and collective action
Founded in 2023, CEPDI was created to unite local initiatives and provide a coordinated response to armed conflict, humanitarian crises, poverty, human rights violations and barriers to sustainable development in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Our commitment is simple: unite actors to better serve communities. We foster cooperation in peacebuilding, social cohesion, community development, human rights, humanitarian action, education, citizen governance and protection of vulnerable groups.
Peace
Human dignity
Solidarity
Integrity
Inclusion
Innovation
Cooperation
A peaceful, just and prosperous Eastern DRC
To build an environment where peace, security, social justice and integral development allow every person to live with dignity.
Mobilize, protect, strengthen
CEPDI promotes lasting peace, strengthens member organizations, defends the dignity of conflict-affected populations and supports local development initiatives.
Listen, co-create, follow through
We act through an integrated approach: listening to communities, identifying priority needs, mobilizing expertise, developing joint solutions and ensuring participatory monitoring.
Our programs
Practical interventions serving communities
CEPDI develops sustainable, coordinated responses to support crisis-affected populations and accelerate social, economic and institutional recovery.
Peace and Social Cohesion Program
Community dialogue, mediation, reconciliation, conflict prevention and social cohesion.
Humanitarian Program
Support for displaced people, protection of vulnerable populations, emergency response, psychosocial support and community reintegration.
Integral Development Program
Sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, food security, community resilience and social infrastructure.
Citizen Governance Program
Civic participation, civic education, good governance, accountability and citizen observation.
Institutional Strengthening Program
Training, leadership, organizational development, research, awareness and member professionalization.
Why partner with us
A strong network, field-based action, impact-oriented governance and a clear vision for lasting community transformation.
Our impact
Visible results and a growing collective momentum
Since its creation, CEPDI has continued to strengthen its collective action through community dialogue initiatives, peace awareness campaigns, humanitarian support for vulnerable populations, training for organizations and local leaders, and the development of national and international partnerships.
- Mobilization of more than 100 member organizations
- Community actions with strong local ownership
- Coordinated humanitarian responses
- Active promotion of human rights and civic participation
Impact gallery
Images that reflect real action on the ground
Community agriculture, civic mobilization, support to local communities and resilience initiatives in Eastern DRC.
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Your support can change lives sustainably
Every contribution supports CEPDI’s actions for people affected by conflict and humanitarian crises. By supporting CEPDI, you help build communities that are more resilient, inclusive and peaceful.
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Partners & membership
An open network for cooperation and collective action
CEPDI works with civil society organizations, faith-based organizations, universities, research centers, local authorities, national agencies, technical and financial partners, and international organizations.
Joining CEPDI means gaining access to a partner network, specialized training, institutional support, funding opportunities, collaborative projects and national and international visibility.
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Let’s build lasting peace together
“Unite organizations, strengthen communities, build lasting peace.”
Contact details
- Organization: Caucus de l'Est pour la Paix et le Développement Intégral (CEPDI)
- Head office: Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Email: cepdiongd@gmail.com
- Phone 1: +243 997 237 967
- Phone 2: +243 991 900 910