COSAWOH

COSAWOH

Since 2017, the organization COOPERATION TO SAVE THE WORLD AND HUMANITY (COSAWOH) works in the most vulnerable communities of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a Congolese, non-profit organisation, COSAWOH was founded in Bukavu, South Kivu Province. Its national headquarters is located in Bukavu, Nyalukemba Quarter, Ibanda Commune, Emery Patrice Lumumba Avenue No. 317, at the Nguba Market Roundabout.

A solid legal framework

In accordance with Congolese laws, the organisation operates within an established legal framework and holds several official documents, including :

  • Statutes and internal regulations registered under notarial act No. 11.034.
  • Deposit certificate referenced JUST.112/DP-SKV/CA/8188/2024.
  • Minutes of favorable opinion (JUST/112/DP-SK/CA/270/2024).
  • Operating authorization (01/074/CAB/GOUPRO-SK/2025).
  • Official recognition from the Ministry of Justice (JUST/SG/20/TL/346/2025).

Motto and Slogan

The motto of COSAWOH is:
« Humanisme – Coopération – Protection » (French)
“Humanism – Cooperation – Protection” (English).

Its slogan reflects its vision and commitment:
“All for the protection of Humanity and the Environment”.

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WALUNGU : COSAWOH célèbre la Journée internationale de l’arbre
WALUNGU : COSAWOH célèbre la Journée internationale de l’arbre

Thème mondial et national : « Un arbre, une vie. Restaurer nos forêts pour un avenir durable » Célébration du 5 décembre 2025 Le 5 décembre...

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Clôture des 16 jours d’activisme contre les VBG : COSAWOH mobilise les élèves de l’Institut de Bagira pour un numérique responsable.
Clôture des 16 jours d’activisme contre les VBG : COSAWOH mobilise les élèves de l’Institut de Bagira pour un numérique responsable.

Dans le cadre de la campagne internationale des 16 jours d’activisme contre les Violences Basées sur le Genre (VBG), l’organisation COSAWOH a...

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KADUTU : COSAWOH forme une génération consciente et engagée contre les Violences Basées sur le Genre à l’Institut NYAKALIBA
KADUTU : COSAWOH forme une génération consciente et engagée contre les Violences Basées sur le Genre à l’Institut NYAKALIBA

Dans le cadre de la campagne mondiale des 16 jours d’activisme contre les Violences Basées sur le Genre (VBG), l’organisation COSAWOH –...

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COSAWOH aide les élèves de Bagira et Kabare à échapper aux Restes Explosifs de Guerre (REG)
COSAWOH aide les élèves de Bagira et Kabare à échapper aux Restes Explosifs de Guerre (REG)

Contexte de l’activité Les 1er et 4 Décembre 2025, COSAWOH a mené des séances de sensibilisation auprès des élèves de l’École Primaire...

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Renforcer la sécurité de la navigation sur le Lac Kivu : soutien aux armateurs, pêcheurs et propriétaires de bateaux
Renforcer la sécurité de la navigation sur le Lac Kivu : soutien aux armateurs, pêcheurs et propriétaires de bateaux

Face aux tragédies récurrentes de noyades sur le lac Kivu, COSAWOH engage une initiative de soutien et de prévention destinée aux armateurs,...

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Lancement des 16 jours d’activisme contre les VBG, l’Organisation COSAWOH en première ligne à l’Athénée d’Ibanda
Lancement des 16 jours d’activisme contre les VBG, l’Organisation COSAWOH en première ligne à l’Athénée d’Ibanda

Dans un contexte où les violences basées sur le genre (VBG) prennent des formes de plus en plus complexes, COSAWOH s’est affirmée une nouvelle...

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KEY ELEMENTS THAT CHARACTERIZE US

Vision

Build resilient, equitable and sustainable communities where every individual — especially the most vulnerable — has access to quality education, effective protection, optimal health, adequate nutrition, clean water and a healthy environment, while benefiting from digital and local economic opportunities.

Mission

Promote the integral well-being of vulnerable populations by sustainably improving their living conditions through multisectoral actions: nutrition, education, health, drinking water, hygiene, digital and food security, while defending the environment, human rights, socio-economic inclusion and employability of youth and women.

Our Values
  • Solidarity: Acting alongside communities by placing people at the center of actions.
  • Human dignity: Respecting the rights and value of every person without discrimination.
  • Sustainability: Promoting solutions that respect the environment and future generations.
  • Transparency: Ensuring responsible and clear management of resources.
  • Innovation: Using digital tools and innovative approaches to respond to emerging needs.
  • Accountability: Being accountable to beneficiaries, partners, and donors.
  • Inclusion: Encouraging the active participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
  • Resilience: Strengthening the ability of populations to face crises and recover sustainably.
  • Community engagement: Beneficiaries are at the heart of our decisions and actions.
Objectives by intervention domain
  • Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable access to quality education for all children and youth.
  • Food security: Fight hunger and malnutrition through sustainable food systems.
  • Protection: Ensure the safety, rights, and well-being of children, women, and vulnerable groups.
  • Digital: Reduce the digital divide and promote innovation as a driver of empowerment.
  • Nutrition: Combat malnutrition and promote healthy and sustainable dietary practices.
  • Health: Strengthen community health systems for universal access to care.
  • Water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH): Ensure access to drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation to prevent diseases.
  • Economic recovery & employability: Stimulate the local economy and promote the professional integration of youth and women.
  • Environmental protection: Preserve natural resources and promote ecological practices for future generations.

Diverse and strategic intervention areas

FOOD SECURITY

  • Livestock
  • Agriculture
  • Fishing
  • Food distribution
  • Support to agricultural cooperatives

EDUCATION

  • Contribute to improving teaching quality
  • Strengthen good governance in educational institutions
  • Contribute to improving the education system
  • Literacy
  • Education for citizenship, peace and life
  • Leadership
  • Mine and unexploded ordnance awareness
  • Family education

HEALTH

  • Construction and equipment of health facilities
  • Primary health care, reproductive health and health education
  • Mental health
  • Universal health coverage
  • Epidemic awareness
  • Research and support in traditional and modern medicine

DIGITAL

  • Introduction to new information and communication technology
  • Web and mobile development
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data science and big data
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cloud computing
  • Internet of Things
  • Digital marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Digital education

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

  • Disaster management
  • Biodiversity and ecosystem preservation

PROTECTION

  • Fight against gender-based violence
  • Protection of children and vulnerable persons
  • Psychosocial support (Promote psychological well-being)
  • Social cohesion and conflict management
  • Human rights protection
  • Education and support for democracy

ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND EMPLOYABILITY

  • Professional training, trades and crafts
  • Women empowerment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Barter trade
  • Navigation

NUTRITION

  • Physiology and Psychology of nutrition
  • Clinical, community, sports and public health nutrition
  • Food service management
  • Nutrition and dietetic education

WATER, HYGIENE AND SANITATION

  • Drinking water supply, wastewater and stormwater management
  • Water use, personal and space hygiene
  • Promotion of hygiene and sanitary facilities
  • Community-led total sanitation
  • Waste management

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Recent Reports

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Evaluation rapide multisectorielle Bunyakiri
Category : ERM
Published by OCHA — 22/10/2025
Execution Projet de formation des jeunes désoeuvrés à la fabrication des pavés à partir des déchets plastiques dans la ville de Bukavu
Category : Exécution Projet de formation des jeunes
Published by COSAWOH — 31/08/2025
Situation humanitaire dans la Province du Sud-Kivu (NUTRITION)
Category : SITREP OCHA du 25 Mars 2025
Published by OCHA — 31/08/2025

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