This project defends the rights of Indigenous Pygmy communities in North Kivu, DR Congo, who have long been excluded from development and denied basic services. We work to amplify their voices, promote their cultural identity, and ensure access to justice, education, and environmental protection through advocacy and community empowerment.
In DR Congo, Indigenous Pygmy peoples are among the most marginalized groups. Despite being guardians of the Congo Basin forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, they have been excluded from national decisions since independence. They face discrimination, limited access to healthcare, education, and justice. Without representation, their culture and rights continue to erode, putting their lives and the environment at risk.
This project empowers Pygmy communities by training local leaders in advocacy, raising public awareness about Indigenous rights, and organizing consultations with government officials. We will conduct legal workshops, create platforms for storytelling, and support documentation of land and cultural rights to ensure their voices are heard in local and national development plans.
By advocating for Indigenous Pygmy rights, we aim to build long-term inclusion and equity. Empowered communities will access essential services, reclaim their place in society, and protect their forest heritage. Over time, the project will reduce systemic marginalization, foster Indigenous leadership, and contribute to national efforts for environmental justice and social equity in DR Congo.
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