The Legacy Continues: What the BMZ and RET Germany Project Left behind in North Kivu, D.R. Congo
One year after its closure, the BMZ-funded project in the DRC continues to bear fruit: active peace committees, productive agricultural cooperatives and local partners committed to the sustainability of the
Inside D.R. Congo’s New Transit Center for Children Escaping Armed Groups
Get a firsthand look at construction of a new Center for Transit and Orientation (CTO), built for children and adolescent girls affected by armed conflict in eastern Congo.
Empowered Women are Resilient Women: RET’s Commitment on International Women’s Day
For more than 25 years. we've worked to empower women and create resilient communities.
International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers: RET Germany contributes to Strategic Dialogue in Goma, D.R. Congo
RET Germany and BVES launch a new initiative to support demobilized girls and survivors of gender-based violence in North and South Kivu
Empowering Resilient Futures: Vocational Success in Katsina State, Nigeria
In Katsina State, Nigeria, we working to empower women through vocational training.
Building Peace from the Ground Up: How Village Peace Committees are Transforming Conflict Resolution in Eastern D.R. Congo
We're working to create local solutions to local conflicts and help peace thrive.
Türkiye’s Landscape: Challenges and Paths to Resilience
RET International is actively working to address these gaps by offering vulnerable women and youth practical skills, social support, and opportunities to participate in community life.
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon Join Scouts to Celebrate Service and Leadership
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon joined the National Education Scouts in Akkar to celebrate community service, leadership, and their shared commitment to empowering women, farmers, and youth across North Lebanon.
CIGABA Project, Steering Committee Charts Course for Durable Impact in Maradi
Members of the expanded Steering Committee of the CIGABA Project gathered in Maradi for the first ordinary session of 2025, uniting government, local leaders, and partners around shared strategies for
Planting Seeds of Peace and Progress in Masisi, D.R. Congo
Community members in Nyabiondo proudly display and sell their harvests during the agricultural fair, a key moment for promoting food security, livelihoods, and social cohesion.
In Lebanon, Sport Fosters Peace and Unity Among Communities
RET Germany, in partnership with GATE Lebanon organized an event that brought joy and excitement to the local community, fostering unity between Lebanese and Syrian children.
Official Launch of BMZ-Funded CIGABA Project to Strengthen Livelihoods and Food Security in Niger-Nigeria Border Region
The journey begins! Witness the launch of CIGABA, a transformative initiative for economic empowerment and peace in Niger.
From Curiosity to Entrepreneurship: Doussou and Mariam’s Journey in Agro-Processing in Mali
Doussou and Mariam had no prior experience in agro-food processing, but this project gave them the opportunity to learn.
Empowered through Agriculture: A Mother’s Path to Self-Reliance in DRC
Our team in DRC spoke to one program participant about the how the project there has impacted her life.
Two Friends, One Language: A Story of Friendship in Türkiye
Escaping instability and conflict in Afghanistan and Syria, two women from vastly different cultures and backgrounds found an unlikely friendship in Türkiye.
RET’s #16Days in Türkiye: 6 Cities, 23 Events
This year, RET International organized activities in 6 cities across Türkiye, hosting 23 events and engaging a total of 505 participants.
“Grabbing My Life with Both Hands”: Latife’s Story
After war in Syria forced Latife and her family to move, she found a new life and calling in Türkiye.
At Work in Türkiye with a Job-Themed Language Course in Çorum
In Çorum, our local partner LEAP in Türkiye has been actively fostering social cohesion, non-formal education, and protection interventions through a community-based approach.
BMZ and RET’s Food Security Mission: Changing Lives in DRC
In October, RET Germany in DRC welcomed a visit from BMZ to share the progress and impact of our work.
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