DRC, South-Kivu, Kabare, Kadjucu, Buhini
" Conservation of Biodieversity "
Within a multiethnic working team, we attempt to protect
a diversity of plant species through the Jardin Ethnobotanique du Kivu
" Environmental Education "
Raise local awareness of the importance of trees for ecological restoration
and reforestation in the tempon zone between the PNKB and surrounding villages.
" Native Edible Forest Conservation "
Wild food plants are domesticated and preserved
in the form of an edible forest to bring women closer to wild foods.

+ 30 Number of

Researchers and volunteers

Since

2015

We Conserve Biodiversity by Saving Traditionnal on Plants

Selection, Identification and collection of seeds of Threatened Trees for ex situ domestication at JEBK DRC

Our Mission is to create and maintain an Ethnobotanical Garden

The Kivu Ethnobotanical Garden Foundation (JEBK) aims

to safeguard and preserve traditional knowledge about the tropical forests, endemic and menaceous plants of the Democratic Republic of Congo in order to promote and guarantee the diversity and availability of wild edible plants. 

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Active schools
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Active universities and resarch centers
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Completed projects
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Preserved traditional plant species
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Acting for a greener, well-balanced future!

Promoting environmental education

The JEBK DRC raises awareness among local opinion on the importance of trees for ecological restoration and reforestation in the tempon area between the PNKB and the surrounding villages.

Our Fundraising Campaigns

Goal 480 000.00 USD

Save Biodiversity Begin by Saving Traditionnal on Plants

We select, Identify and collect seeds of Threatened Trees for ex situ

Raised
5%
Goal 500 000.00 USD

Combating malnutrition by conserving wild edible plants

  JEBK DRC is a space for the promotion of rich local

Raised
2%
Goal 50 000.00 USD

Including culture and art in the popularization of biodiversity conservation

For the purpose of the Conservation of rare endemic plants, the results

Raised
5%
Goal 1 220 000.00 USD

Promoting green entrepreneurship

  Idle women and young people from rural and urban areas follow

Raised
0,5%

Discover the landscape

With a topography marked by mountains, hills and slopes, Kivu is characterized by a unique, attractive landscape. It is alternated at various points by Lake Kivu at an altitude of 1,400 m and mountains reaching up to 3,000 m at Kahuzi-Biega. 

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Through its various activities, JEBK DRC offers

01

Short-term employment opportunities to young people and women from rural areas in its locality in Kivu

02

Training internships for students from universities and research institutions in the area.

03

Vocational Training Center for young people who are idle in the green field

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25 Broklyn Street, USA
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25 Broklyn Street, USA
Feb 22 2022 - 0h00
Wakestock Festival, UK

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Papa DUMBO

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Marie CHAKUPEWA

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The JEBK DRC Foundation maintains formal and informal cooperative relations with various local, regional and international organizations and institutions.

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