Action pour les Droits Solidaires · ADS

Promoting Human Rights, Dignity and Solidarity for All.

Action pour les Droits Solidaires works to promote human rights, strengthen community resilience, and support inclusive and sustainable development.

Who We Are

ADS works with vulnerable communities in Eastern DRC on human rights and social justice. Through community mobilization and strategic alliances with like-minded organizations, ADS works towards a peaceful society where rights are enjoyed sustainably.

Our Mission

To mobilize communities and build strategic alliances with like-minded organizations.

Our Vision

A peaceful and happy society where rights are enjoyed sustainably.

Our Values

Our values are community engagement, innovation, impact, partnership, learning, peace and inclusion, gender equality, and intergenerational equity and climate justice. As before, these come from how the ADS website describes its approach, not from an official values list, so please have the Board confirm them before publishing.

Our Areas of Intervention

Our work is guided by the objectives ADS has set to improve the lives of vulnerable communities in Eastern DRC.

Peace & Peaceful Co-existence

ADS promotes peace and peaceful co-existence among communities in Eastern DRC.

Regional Integration

ADS promotes regional integration.

Climate Justice & Clean Environment

ADS promotes climate justice and a clean environment.

Gender & Development

ADS promotes gender and development.

Intergenerational Equity

ADS promotes intergenerational equity and dialogue across generations.

Health & Community Empowerment

Healthcare initiatives and community support that help local communities become self-sufficient.

Latest News & Activities

Updates from our work in the field and with our partners.

21/10/2026

Advancing Reproductive Health and Rights in North Kivu

Action pour les Droits Solidaires (ADS) participated in a workshop organized with the North Kivu Reproductive Health Working Group (GT SR), focusing on lessons from the Abidjan regional self-care workshop in humanitarian settings. The meeting shared key recommendations, presented the legal framework on abortion in the DRC, and validated research findings from ODAS and IPAS. Participants discussed priorities and next steps, strengthening collaboration among stakeholders to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights across North Kivu.

02/10/2026

Strengthening Collaboration for SRHR Advocacy

Action pour les Droits Solidaires (ADS) held its quarterly reflection meeting with civil society organizations, journalists, and healthcare providers to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocacy. The meeting provided an opportunity to share lessons from the Kigali exchange visit, reflect on achievements and challenges, and reinforce partnerships. Participants explored collaborative approaches to addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), tackling barriers to healthcare, and promoting improved access to quality, inclusive, and rights-based health services in eastern DRC.

21/08/2026

Empowering Media Professionals to Advance SRHR

Action pour les Droits Solidaires (ADS) launched a two-day training for its second cohort of journalists, bloggers, and digital content creators in North Kivu. The training strengthens understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), legal frameworks, and responsible reporting. Participants are developing practical skills to identify misinformation and produce accurate, gender-sensitive content. Through this initiative, ADS is building a network of media professionals committed to challenging harmful myths, amplifying community voices, and advancing reproductive justice.