Spread the Word to End Slavery on International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
December 2nd is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (UN). Honor this date educating educate others about slavery in the world today.
Aides aux Personnes Démunies (APED)
http://apedworld.blogg.org/History
Since 2009, APED has been a social actor that works to find quick and lasting solutions to the various problems that affect vulnerable populations in the DRC. Our experience is in working in emergency post-conflict areas such as the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We are also a development organization whose programs are focused on care and education; water sanitation, hygiene and health; nutrition; and food security. Projects involve supporting former child soldiers and vulnerable children.
Mission
Find quick and lasting solutions to various problems affecting vulnerable populations
Vision
A better future full of hope for the poor people and the integral development of their communities
- Contact Information:
- Kyeshero
- Goma, North Kivu
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Active In: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Forms of Abolition:
- Awareness, Policy Making, Aftercare, Empowerment
- Forms of Slavery:
- Sex Trafficking, Forced Marriage, Child Labor, Bonded Labor, Forced Labor
- Tel: +243 (0) 81 599-6380
- Email: apedworld@gmail.com
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