The Rural Integrated Development Program of Africa (RIDPA) is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, MN. RIDPA employees and volunteers work together to help families and individuals dealing with extreme poverty and health issues in rural Africa.
RIDPA is currently operating in Tanzania and East Congo, helping real people deal with real issues.
Funding for RIDPA comes from volunteer support and contributions from organizations, companies, churches, and social ministries.
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Our Mission
RIDPA’s mission is to improve social conditions of impoverished people and bring humanitarian relief to persons living in villages and refugee camps in the DRC and Tanzania.







