Pole Pole Foundation – Socio-Ecological NGO in DRC

Who are we

The Pole Pole POPOF is a non-profit organization with a socio-ecological focus operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Created in 1992 under the initiative of Mr. John Kahekwa, a conservationist and expert on the Grauer's gorilla subspecies, POPOF is structured as follows:

Vision

A sustainably preserved biodiversity with a particular emphasis on the Grauer's gorilla subspecies.

Mission

Establish resilience mechanisms for forest ecosystems as well as for local communities in order to secure the future of wildlife and local populations.

Approaches

Collaborative and inclusive, participative and associative.

Strategic Objectives

Contribute to the sustainable coexistence between the conservation of protected areas and the interests of local communities.

Operational Objectives

Provide strategic and operational support to protected areas housing Grauer's gorillas in the development of management policies and conservation projects.
Promote environmental education in communities living near protected areas.
Strengthen livelihoods in communities to promote self-reliance among local populations.
Create a functional mentoring system for the new generation.
Support sustainable agriculture and combat soil degradation.
Support the dissemination of forest laws and nature conservation laws.

Our Levers of Action

Education • Food Security • Conservation • Social Justice

Who We Are