About Us

Our History

Since 2022

Committed to humanity

Our History

Who are we?

The NGO called "Assistance to Widows, Orphans and the Destitute in the Great Lakes Countries", abbreviated AVOD/GL-Asbl, has its headquarters in Goma, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Created on January 15, 2022 through the initiative and vision of Mr. Elisha Kashengula Aladin, AVOD/GL is a non-profit humanitarian, social, apolitical and non-denominational organization, governed by law No. 004/2001 of 07/20/2001 in the DRC.

A Congolese development and legal organization, AVOD/GL-Asbl carries out its activities throughout the DRC and in the Great Lakes region countries, for an indefinite period.

  • Assistance to widows, orphans and the destitute
  • Humanitarian and social organization
  • Apolitical and non-denominational
  • Active throughout the DRC and the Great Lakes region

Our Vision

Support widows and orphans. Mentor orphans aged 5 to 15. Train populations in trades for self-sufficiency. Contribute to health promotion. Acquire premises to ensure daily assistance for orphans and guarantee their education.

Our Mission

Advocate for the rights of widows, orphans and the destitute by providing adequate support. Contribute to health promotion, food security, environmental protection, education, entrepreneurship and the empowerment of vulnerable communities.

Mr. Elisha Kashengula Aladin
Founder's Word

Together for a better tomorrow

"I founded AVOD/GL-Asbl by bringing together people who share the same vision: assisting widows, orphans and the destitute in the Great Lakes countries. Our commitment is simple but profound — to dignifiedly support the most vulnerable, train young people in trades for self-sufficiency, and advocate for their rights. Every action, no matter how small, is one more step toward hope."

Mr. Elisha Kashengula Aladin

Founding President