Empowering Sustainable Futures

Durable Solutions

Congo

About Durable Solutions

Durable Solutions is committed to addressing the intertwined challenges of health and environmental sustainability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Our mission is to create impactful, long-lasting change by implementing integrated, locally-driven solutions. We focus on improving public health and preserving the environment through innovative programs that tackle these issues simultaneously. Our team, with over 15 years of experience, is dedicated to overcoming the unique challenges of the DRC, ensuring a healthier, more sustainable future for its communities.

Expertise You Can Trust

Though Durable Solutions is a young organization, our team brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in the DRC. Our staff has a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing complex health and agricultural programs in partnership with donors, local communities, and government entities.

We are no strangers to overcoming the unique challenges of working in the DRC. From managing multi-stakeholder consortiums to navigating logistical and infrastructural hurdles, our team has the expertise, dedication, and resilience needed to drive meaningful and sustainable progress.

“These stoves really helped us because by placing the firewood inside, you light them and your food is ready, once you’re done, you store the coal for the next day, you use the coal. The smoke is not much. If the firewood is lit then there’s no smoke.”

Nerma Shaba, IDP

Goma, North Kivu

“We ran away in fear. We arrived here with nothing, that’s it. You couldn’t run away and take something on your head while seeing a dead body lying there, what could you take? We came like that. Nothing at all. You gave us the stove. And those of us here are thankful.”

Claudine, IDP

Goma, North Kivu

“The community needs clean water to drink, at the hospital and at home. It is the source of life.”

Serge

Kananga, Kasai Centrale

“Since we started using these new methods for growing and harvesting wood, my children and I not only earn more income, but we also have more time for the things that matter—like spending time together and pursuing other opportunities..”

Shabeya Wamanya, Program Participant

Kananga, Kasai Centrale

Why Choose Durable Solutions?

By focusing on innovative, locally-relevant methods, Durable Solutions is committed to empowering communities, preserving ecosystems, and building a healthier, more sustainable future for the DRC. Together, we can create durable change that will resonate for generations to come.

Our Key Focus Areas

We understand that the health of our people and the stewardship of our environment are deeply intertwined. That’s why we’ve developed innovative, synergistic programs to tackle both health and environmental concerns simultaneously. Our key areas of focus include:

 

Clean Cookstoves

We provide efficient, eco-friendly cooking solutions that enhance household health and reduce environmental impact.

Solar Energy

Empowering communities with access to sustainable, renewable energy to improve quality of life and drive economic growth.

Clean Water Access

Ensuring safe and reliable water sources to boost public health and combat waterborne diseases.

Syntrophic Agriculture

Mimicing natural ecosystems to create productive agroforestry systems.

Capturing Our Impact

Visual Stories of Change

Join Our Mission for Lasting Change

Be a catalyst for transformation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Your support can help us implement sustainable solutions that enhance health and protect the environment. Together, we can empower communities and create a brighter future. Act now to make a meaningful difference.

African woman carries water