Back to the newsAIPR was established in 2002 and officially recognized in 2005. It is an NGO headquartered in Miti (South Kivu).
Its mission is to contribute to the food, social, and economic security of poor populations, specifically farmers (both men and women) and women organized into Solidarity Mutuals (MUSO), who carry out small Income-Generating Activities (IGA) in the territories of Kabare and Kalehe.
In the province of South Kivu, the economy is primarily based on agriculture, which is the main source of employment and generates significant financial resources through its raw materials. Cross-border trade generally accounts for the bulk of economic flows, following an West-East axis toward neighboring countries, as well as a North-South axis along the border (Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi), connecting the lakes (from Edward down to Tanganyika). Although improvements have been made to infrastructure on the outskirts of urban centers, roads often remain impassable due to weather conditions or security issues, which limits the exchange of raw materials, particularly agricultural ones.
Although slightly improved on the outskirts of urban centres, road infrastructure is not always practicable for weather or security reasons, which limits the flow of raw materials (particularly agricultural).
Approximately 16,000 people are involved in MUSO activities across three territories of the province. These Mutuals have organized themselves into MUSO clusters to pool some of their resources and develop, where possible, higher value-added activities (such as collective farming and livestock rearing, processing of agricultural products, etc.).
