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Who we are

Who We Are

We believe in the power of young people to build a Congo of integrity, fairness and accountability.

The Centre de Recherche sur l’Anti-Corruption is a social enterprise committed to promoting transparency, accountability and ethical conduct within communities. Through its initiatives, CERC empowers individuals to demand integrity in public services, fostering a culture of accountability and combating corruption at the grassroots level.

CERC has emerged as a pioneer in creative approaches to social accountability and anti-corruption in the education and health sectors in South Kivu, North Kivu and Kinshasa.

Young people have the potential to meet the most pressing challenges of our generation. Given training, spaces for engagement and resources, they help build institutions that are more accountable, open, inclusive and responsive to their communities.
Our mission

What we set out to do

1

Empower young people

with the skills and tools to create positive change towards more accountable, open and inclusive institutions and public services.

2

Advance knowledge

on the causes and consequences of corruption, and support the development of new anti-corruption policies and initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Our vision

A Congo in which…

Free from corruption

Government, public institutions, politics, businesses and civil society are free from corruption.

Young people empowered

Young people have the knowledge and skills to claim and defend their own human rights and the rights of others.

Meaningful participation

Barriers to participation are removed, and collaboration and equitable partnerships give young people the chance to reach their full potential.

Youth leadership

Young leaders influence decision-makers and hold governments accountable to the needs and aspirations of citizens.

Our values

What guides our work

Equality & non-discrimination

We affirm our commitment to equality, social justice and respect for human dignity for all.

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  • Our efforts to advance equality and non-discrimination are a pillar on which we build our programs.
  • We work to overcome the imbalances in power that lead to inequality, in society as well as within our own organization.
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or social status, and we work to alleviate intersecting forms of discrimination.
  • We take action to prevent violence, discrimination and harassment in all their forms in our programs and internal operations.

Meaningful participation

Meaningful participation is a fundamental right and a key ingredient of empowerment and the realization of all human rights.

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  • We intentionally create opportunities for participation and build the capacity of those who face barriers to it.
  • The participation of our team members and partners in every stage of the project cycle is critical to our success.
  • We see stakeholders and beneficiaries as agents of change, not mere recipients, and encourage their engagement as an opportunity for mutual learning and co-creation.
  • We foster a climate that encourages the free expression of opinions and ideas.

Accountability

We are accountable to our stakeholders and the beneficiaries of our actions, and act consistently with our human rights principles and values.

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  • We maintain a high level of integrity and transparency.
  • We respect our commitments to stakeholders, beneficiaries and each other.
  • We communicate our expectations clearly and engage in regular dialogue to ensure follow-up.
  • We recognize and learn from mistakes.

Mutual respect & trust

We respect and trust each other and those with whom we work.

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  • We listen to and try to understand our colleagues, partners and others.
  • We recognize the critical role of open dialogue in our success.
  • Our openness and transparency build confidence and contribute to our mission.

Equitable partnership

Collaboration is fundamental to the success of our mission.

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  • We build strategic alliances with those who share our commitment to human rights and integrity.
  • We can only succeed through sustainable partnerships that are mutually beneficial.
  • We respect the knowledge and experience of our partners; our partnerships are a forum for mutual learning.
  • Equitable partnerships need time and energy, and open dialogue to address power dynamics.

Innovation

We seek to be at the forefront of integrity and anti-corruption education to respond to the evolving needs of the communities where we work.

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  • We use new technology and learning to extend the reach and impact of our programs.
  • We learn from experience and look for innovative solutions that drive our mission and our motivation.

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