COPERMA, the French acronym for Farmers’ and Breeders’ Community in the Cold Region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Communauté des Planteurs et Éleveurs dans la Région Maraîchère), is in its third year of funding from the Martín-Baró Fund. COPERMA has been working in rural communities in the region since 1983 with the goal of fostering development and self-sufficiency among young mothers and survivors of sexual violence that has resulted from the perpetual presence of armed conflict in the region. With support from the Martín-Baró Fund, COPERMA has been able to successfully intervene and assist victims of sexual violence through strengthening its support programs’ infrastructure and knowledge base. In their final year of funding, COPERMA will continue their work with women survivors of sexual violence through promoting their role and participation within their communities. As community connection remains a vital part of Congolese mental health, this year COPERMA hopes to develop its counselors skills in facilitating both group sessions and vocational training to decrease survivor isolation and promote community healing.