Logo TUMAINITUMAINIInform. Understand. Choose.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Building a drug-free
future together.

A national drug education and prevention project for young people in the Congo.

Giving young people the knowledge to understand, make informed choices and protect their future.

Discover TUMAINIAn approach that leads to action →
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An informed child today,
a stronger Congo tomorrow.

Inform

Reliable knowledge for understanding.

Understand

Understand the effects, risks and consequences.

Choose

Make free and responsible choices for the future.

Protect

Protect young people, families and communities.

A joint initiative:PNLCTNational Programme for the Fight against Drug AddictionFoundation for a Drug Free EuropeDrug Free World
Young people are our future. Every young Congolese person has the potential to build a better future for themselves, their family and their country. Intelligence, energy, potential and future. Giving them understanding today means giving them the freedom to choose tomorrow. When young people understand, they become free; when they are free, they can change their lives; when they change their lives, they change the Congo.
A COLLECTIVE EFFORT

Shared tools.
A response tailored to the DRC.

TUMAINI brings together Congolese partners and the Foundation for a Drug Free Europe around a shared ambition: giving young people the knowledge they need to make informed choices.

The project is based on a partnership signed in September 2026. Work focuses on adapting educational resources, preparing the training of trainers and organising an initial pilot.

The content and activities must reflect local realities. Partners work together to define priorities, responsibilities and the resources needed.

The first mission to Kinshasa is being prepared. Its proposed programme will be refined with the team.

Partnership at the heart of the project. Built on trust, collaboration, alignment with the PNLCT’s national priorities, complementarity and results. Our commitment: listen to your needs, adapt our tools to your reality, strengthen your capacity and create lasting impact.
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO ACTION

Seven steps for lasting progress

  1. 01

    Situation in the DRC

    Understand the situation and identify challenges and needs.

  2. 02

    White paper

    Build understanding and define the strategy.

  3. 03

    Charter and partnership

    Agree on commitments and organise cooperation.

  4. 04

    Implementation master plan

    Define actions, responsibilities and the timetable.

  5. 05

    Pilot

    Train, adapt the tools and test them in the field.

  6. 06

    Evaluation

    Measure results and identify improvements.

  7. 07

    Rollout

    Consider gradual expansion based on lessons from the pilot.

The TUMAINI cycle: situation in the DRC, white paper, charter and partnership, blueprint, pilot, evaluation and rollout, with continuous improvement.
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Our values: integrity, respect, responsibility, excellence, solidarity and hope. Strong values for lasting impact. Together, guided by our values, we are creating a better Congo. These are more than values: they are principles for action and the foundations of a better future. Let’s act together today.
OUR SHARED AMBITION

A STRONGER CONGO
THROUGH ITS YOUTH

Together, let’s make understanding the strongest defence against drugs.
Together, let’s build hope.

OUR AMBITION

To make the TUMAINI Project a national model for preventive education, serving every young Congolese person.

PROTECT

Inform and equip young people to make informed choices.

EMPOWER

Build confidence and self-esteem.

SUPPORT

Support families, schools and communities.

TRANSFORM

Build a better future for the Congo together.

Hope is not a dream.It is a decision we maketogether today.TUMAINI is our decision.TUMAINI is our future.
EXPERIENCE TO SHARE

From Kinshasa to exchanges
with French-speaking countries.

TUMAINI aims to share an approach and practical lessons with prevention teams in neighbouring countries. Each adaptation must take account of the needs and partners of the country concerned.

IN THE FIELD

Our activities in pictures

Field reports are shared in their original language when no English version is available.

Exemple de prévention à Marseille

2026-10-10

Rond-Point du Prado · 10 octobre 2026 Fred, Jean, Laurence, Régine et Robert ont distribué 500 livrets, recueilli 52 signatures d’ambassadeurs et 4 témoignages audio. Les échanges ont associé information, questions des visiteurs, essais des lunettes et présentation des cours en ligne. Cette expérience sert d’exemple pour la préparation pédagogique. Le format des interventions en RDC sera défini avec les partenaires congolais. Démonstration des lunettes Robert prévoit d’apporter les lunettes à Kinshasa et d’intégrer leur utilisation à la formation.

Notre Dame du Mont Marseille

2026-09-26

Laurence, Vainui, Fred, Régine et Robert ont distribué **600 livrets**, recueilli **22 signatures** et plusieurs témoignages. Les échanges et les essais des lunettes pédagogiques ont suscité beaucoup d’intérêt. Un moment marquant : une mère est revenue remercier l’équipe, expliquant que son fils, désormais lycéen, avait tenu son engagement de ne jamais prendre de drogue. Sa fille a souhaité s’engager à son tour. Des médiateurs du centre-ville ont salué l’action et souhaité la faire connaître à la mairie. Des enseignants ont également manifesté leur soutien, et une enseignante retraitée s’est proposée pour aider.

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Discover our partners and educational resources for drug prevention.

Logo Drug Free WorldDrug Free World — French resourcesSay no to drugs, say yes to lifeVisit the website →Online coursesSimple courses to understand drugs and their effects.Access the courses in French →Logo Foundation for a Drug Free EuropeFDFEFoundation for a Drug Free EuropeMeet our European partner →