About us

ASSAFI is a Swiss non-profit organization based in Meyrin, Geneva, supporting CEMADEF – its partner in Eastern DRC – since 2005.

CEMADEF is a multidisciplinary women’s empowerment project whose mission it is to boost income-generating activities for 8,500 women in the Ituri Province through a microcredit programme.

In addition to financial support, monthly training sessions are provided to all members on topics such as small business management, health, education, civil and human rights, conflict resolution, etc.