Empowering Communities. Creating Opportunities. Restoring Dignity and Hope.
Founded in 2020, ASODEC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the socio-economic well-being of marginalized communities through sustainable development, education, and vocational training.
ASODEC was established in response to the widespread poverty and inequality affecting communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Since our founding in 2020, ASODEC has been developing programs that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and create lasting opportunities through sustainable development, education, and vocational training.
Today, ASODEC works across Central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the United States, serving immigrant communities throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area —including Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Through partnerships, education, workforce development, and community-based initiatives, we strive to restore hope, uphold dignity, and create lasting opportunities for those we serve.
Providing access to quality learning opportunities that build foundational skills and expand horizons
Equipping individuals with job-ready credentials and practical expertise for sustainable employment
Supporting communities in creating long-term economic resilience and social stability
Our mission is to empower marginalized communities through education, vocational training, and sustainable development that foster dignity, self-reliance, and lasting economic opportunity.
We envision a world where every person, regardless of background or race, lives with dignity and has the opportunity to thrive.
Expand access to education and vocational training.
Strengthen economic resilience through sustainable livelihoods.
Promote human rights, civic participation, and inclusive development.
Improve health, sanitation, and environmental sustainability.
Foster peaceful, resilient, and self-reliant communities.
Our leadership team is a passionate and purpose-driven collective dedicated to creating impact through collaboration, innovation, and resilience. We believe in:
• Purposeful action
• Collaborative change-making
• Sustainable outcomes
• Empowerment of the underserved
• Amplifying community voices
• Implementing lasting, local solutions
Our mission is simple yet profound: to uplift and transform lives where it matters most.
• Ms. Liliane – A formerly homeless woman, now equipped with skills and ready to join the workforce after completing vocational training.
• Mpasa Community Leaders – Newly trained leaders in Kinshasa’s Mpasa neighborhood are now equipped to lead change.
• Recruited Teens – Formerly homeless teens now engaged in vocational training programs and reclaiming their futures.
