Apdik, the Peasant Association of Integrated Development in South Kivu, exists since 1996 and has its headquarter in Mikenge / Itombwe in Mwenga (South Kivu). The APDIK 's vision is to " Make the rural area in Mwenga, a reference for social justice, sustainable peace, and make peasants the engine for the local economy through a value chain approach". APDIK counts 32 cooperatives for 3200 families.