About Kadiwaku Foundation
Kadiwaku Foundation was created in 2018 by John Kadiwaku Ntonta, Social entrepreneur and Disability Rights Advocate from Congo (DRC). Previously, John worked in the field of philanthropy, serving as a disability rights consultant to many local organizations and foundations. In light of the relevant economic, social, and environmental factors in Africa, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he created the Kadiwaku Family Foundation to address accessibility in all spheres of life and to enhance the quality of life and living standards for all disabled persons.

Our Mission

The Kadiwaku Foundation aims to empower youths from marginalized backgrounds to create sustainable job opportunities for themselves and their communities and promote their fundamental rights which include, but not limited to, the right to equal treatment and the right to participate in civic, economic and political life and access to basic services.

Our Vission

The Kadiwaku Foundation envisions to create an inclusive community and environment free of negative attitudes about the abilities of people with disabilities, where all people, whether disabled or not, have the same opportunity and the necessary resources they need to thrive and be empowered.

Our Values

  • Accountability
  • Inclusiveness
  • Diversity
  • Opportunity

In DR Congo, persons with disabilities (PWDs) comprise an estimated 15 percent of its population (about 13 million people) and have less political and economic participation, and they have higher rates of poverty than their counterparts without disabilities. By 2030, Kadiwaku wants to empower at least 1 million persons with disabilities.

What We Do

The Kadiwaku Foundation apply human-rights-based and entrepreneurial approaches to empower people with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency and become socially and economically active.

Entrepreneurship
training

At training centres, participants (young people with disabilities and other marginalized groups) are trained in skills needed to start, manage, and develop their small businesses.

Internship

Selected young people with disabilities are connect with institutions to participate in an 12-weeks internship program that give them an opportunity to jumpstart their career path and gain a competitive edge and workplace behavior.

Loans &
Grants

We invite the participants who successfully complete training program and develop strongest business plans to apply for a loan of up to USD 500.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

In order to join other organizations and people worldwide who participate in various ways to promote the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Kadiwaku Foundation has decided to host an annual gathering to advocate for the Congolese government to recognize the rights of PWDs, especially the right to work on an equal basis with others and right to earn a living by work freely chosen or accepted in a labor market.

Workplace

We offer coworking membership which includes access to collaborative workplaces, conference room and internet access

Disability Rights
Training

We increase the advocacy skills of persons living with disabilities through training and provide service providers with tools and techniques on inclusion and diversity.

Our Partners

Kadiwaku Family Foundation is partnering with government agencies, local and international organizations as well as service providers in an effort to reduce poverty and create opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Our Team

The vital work of the Kadiwaku Family Foundation is made possible by people like you who contribute their unique backgrounds and skill levels. If you're interested in joining us, please contact us at kadiwaku@kadiwaku.org

John Kadiwaku

Founder & Co-Executive Director

Nicole Nkulu

Director, Community Relations

Nadege Bolingo

Co-Executive Director

Fabrice Ngola

Director, Digital Communication

Didier Ntimansiemi

Director, Operations & Programs

Degaulle Ntambue

Director, Entrepreneurial Initiatives