ADELIPO is a Congolese non-governmental non-profit organisation, created in 1999 and legally recognised in 2011. It is led and driven by and for Indigenous Pygmy Peoples, with the mission of defending their human rights, dignity, culture and territories, while contributing to the protection of forests and biodiversity and to the fight against climate change.
Established in several provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, notably North Kivu, South Kivu, Maniema, Kasai Central and Ituri, as well as in Malawi, ADELIPO operates mainly at community level, often in fragile or post conflict contexts. Its actions aim to strengthen the capacities of local and Indigenous communities, promote sustainable economic alternatives, and support the empowerment of women, youth and marginalised groups.
The organisation works across many complementary fields, including the promotion and protection of human rights, the valorisation of Indigenous cultures closely linked to forests, income generating socio economic development, vocational training, community entrepreneurship, sustainable environmental management, conservation of community and protected forests, the fight against food insecurity, access to education and health, prevention of violence against women and children, as well as the resolution of community conflicts.
ADELIPO is part of a transformation dynamic led by Indigenous Peoples themselves, based on self-determination, social justice and the recognition of their rights.
ADELIPO is a representative of ENERGIES 2050 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ENERGIES 2050 represents ADELIPO at international level and is engaged alongside the organisation in numerous initiatives, projects and advocacy spaces aimed at strengthening the visibility, recognition and impact of actions led by Indigenous Peoples.