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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.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThese 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nerma Shaba, IDP<\/p>\n
Goma, North Kivu<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Claudine, IDP<\/p>\n
Goma, North Kivu<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe community needs clean water to drink, at the hospital and at home. It is the source of life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Serge<\/p>\n
Kananga, Kasai Centrale<\/p>\n
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\u201cSince 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\u2014like spending time together and pursuing other opportunities..\u201d<\/p>\n
Shabeya Wamanya, Program Participant<\/p>\n
Kananga, Kasai Centrale<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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We understand that the health of our people and the stewardship of our environment are deeply intertwined. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve developed innovative, synergistic programs to tackle both health and environmental concerns simultaneously. Our key areas of focus include:<\/p>\n
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