The Change Begins with Us

As part of RET International’s effort to protect vulnerable youth in situations of conflict, a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme was launched in 2012 in the Democratic Republic of

Umoja Ni Nguvu

  Since 2012, RET’s team in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been working with adolescents who have been victims wars and their atrocities to help them regain

My Future is in My Hands

  Since the age of 15, Mako (not his real name) fought with armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). After two years

Turning Obstacles into Opportunities

  In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo where RET International is running its Demobilisation, Disarmament and Reintegration (DDR) programme with adolescents released from armed groups, lasting and sustainable changes

Matumaïni Yakesho – Une Boulangerie pas Comme les Autres

  RET, dans son programme de Démobilisation, Désarmement et Réintégration d’adolescents soldats au Sud Kivu (République Démocratique du Congo), utilise l’éducation comme outil de protection et de réinsertion sociale.  

Une vie Sauvée n’a Pas de Prix

  Agé de 16 ans, Scapa* est en passe de se construire un avenir. Il est bénéficiaire du Programme de Désarmement, Démobilisation et Réintégration de RET à Uvira, en République

The Dream of Putting Down their Weapons

  After less than two years, RET’s programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has achieved major successes in the field of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR). Implemented

Recruitment into Armed Groups, a Threat also Faced by Women (DRC)

  It was with great joy that on the 10th of August the RET celebrated the opening of its Centre of Transit and Orientation in the City of Uvira in