Who we are

Ajuda de Desenvolvimento de Povo para Povo - Guinea-Bissau (ADPP-GB) is a Guinean non-governmental, non-profit organisation, dedicated in promoting social and economic well-being in Guinea-Bissau.

It started work in Guinea Bissau in the early 1980s, and was registered in 1992. ADPP-GB has grown steadily, expanding its interventions throughout the country with the aim of increasing the well-being of the people through their active participation.

Currently ADPP-GB works in the whole country, employs 260 people and implements more than 17 projects, benefiting approximately 200.000 Guineans every year.

ADPP's activities are made possible, mainly through funding from partnerships relations, which have been established over the more than 43 years of work in the country; to this added own income activities.

ADPP-GB cooperates with the Government and local and international partners, with whom we seek to improve the living conditions for all Guineans.

ADPP Guinea Bissau is a member of the Federation Human People to People, created in 1996, an international network of national non-profit associations, which share a set of values to protect the planet, build communities, and support people by connecting them with others in transformative programmes, unleashing their potential for positive change and action.

The Federation Humana People to People has 30 independent member associations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. The activities of the Federation and its members are aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda and are based on co-operation between members.

Ajuda de Desenvolvimento de Povo para Povo Guiné-Bissau (ADPP-GB) is a National Bissau-Guinean Non-Governmental Non-for-Profit Organisation.

MISSION

The mission of ADPP-GB is to support the people in Guinea-Bissau in general and the neediest communities through economic, social, and cultural development projects. The aim is to increase the well-being of the people through their active participation.

VISION

Our approach is to promote solidarity among people by establishing a foundation and creating an organisational framework so that many people participate actively in the development of the country and thereby shape their future.

Human Rights and Gender Equality, economic and social empowerment, environmental sustainability, and awareness of current world issues are cross-cutting themes in all ADPP-GB programmes.

ADPP-GB believes that every person has the same right to the best possible life, meaning people need to join forces, agree to move forward and support each other in creating an environment where all have a good life, that each person contributes and is part of the local and global community.

ADPP-GB implements projects in 4 main programmes:

1. Education
2. Agriculture & Environment
3. Health
4. Economy and Entrepreneurship

Openness and inclusion are keys to human diversity and to create a world where everyone plays an active role in shaping the future.

ADPP-GB is a member of the Federation for Associations connected to the International Humana People to People Movement. It comprises 30 independent national member associations.

We are united in our purpose: to tackle the most pressing social, economic, environmental, and humanitarian challenges in the world.

The Federation supports its members in delivering critical on-the-ground programmes across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. This support covers programme development, project management and operations, financial management assistance, and help to advance our shared agenda and build influence through key relationships and partnerships.

The activities of the Humana People to People movement are aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda as well as national and continental development strategies. Together with the people in the communities and our numerous partners, we continue to stand by countries as they strive to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, creating lasting positive change in the process.

ADPP-GB is committed to the highest standards of accountability, transparency and good governance.

 ADPP-GB has, in the year 2024, been certified, for the second time, through an external audit by ACPO SA of Switzerland for governance policies, procedures, and their implementation, using the NGO Governance Benchmark by NGO Governance Standards SA of Geneva, Switzerland. The standard was developed by Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS) to provide non-governmental organisations with a management tool designed to highlight their key strengths and weaknesses in their operations. It targets three main objectives:

1) demonstrate evidence of accountability, 2) strengthen trust with their donors, and 3) identify areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency. 

ADPP-GB had its first certification in 2021 by SGS.

ADPP- Guinea-Bissau, has policies, guidelines and internal controls that live up to international best practices to ensure that funds received and generated are spent for their intended purpose only.

As a Guinean Non-Governmental Organisation, ADPP-GB follows the Guinean generally accepted standards for policies and procedures, risk assessments and internal best practices.

Accounting is under Guinean laws and International Auditing Standards.

Use of funds received from international and local partners and funds generated from the 2^nd Hand Clothes & Shoes Project for the year 2025 is to be audited by Grant Thornton Audit Company.

In 2025, ADPP-GB spent €3.590.741 on development projects.

Partnerships

The projects and activities presented in this progress report are all results of partnerships that we value immensely.

Partnerships between ADPP-GB and public and private funders made the investment in social, economic and human development possible.

ADPP-GB and the partners enter into a symbiotic cooperation, building on common visions and ideas and ending in activities and projects, where energy, experience and resources make things happen. Truly people to people effort.

ADPP-GB is proud to work with partners, including national and local governments, foundations, the private sector, multilateral agencies and international organisations. We want to thank all our partners for their continued support and commitment to working with the people on the ground and pursuing much needed development for positive, lasting change.

ADPP Guiné-Bissau Partners in 2023

MULTILATERAL FUNDING

• European Union
• African Development Bank
• IFAD/REDE
• UNAIDS
• ECOWAS / GIZ
• Green Climate Fund
• USAID
• ENABEL

BILATERAL FUNDING

• Instituto Camões, I.P.
• Ministry of Public Health (HIV/TB programme Global Fund)
• ACP-EU
• US Department of Defence (DoD) HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme
• Expertise France

FUNDS FROM NGOS AND FOUNDATIONS

• Coalition Plus (Rede Losófona)
• Foundation S, The Sanofi Collective
• Schneider Electric Foundation
• Expertise France 

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE

• Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo, Spain
• Humana People to People Baltic
• Associação Humana Portugal
• Ulandshjælp fro Folk til Folk – Humana People to People
• U-landshelp fra Folk til Folk, Norge
• Federation Humana People to People

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

• GAT Portugal
• RENAP Guinea-Bissau
• Aguibef
• ESSOR
• CIDA & Alternag
• Enda Santé
• PLAN International
• Guinea-Bissau Health Network
• ENABEL
• Swiss AID
• CNAPN
• IMC
• AMI
• AGLUCOMI- TSH
• AGMCGB
• Pro-Bolama
• Plataforma da Associação de Pessoas com deficiência
• Associação das Mulheres de Atividade Económica (AMAE)
• INPA
• UAC
• Universel/ Deburam

COOPERATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE GUINEAN STATE

• Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
• Ministry of Nacional Education, High Education and Scientific Research
• Ministry of Public Health
• Ministry of the Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Action
• Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity
• State Secretary Planning and Regional Integration
• State Secretary  for Budget and Fiscal Affairs
• State Secretary of the Communities
• National Secretary for Fighting AIDS (SNLS)
• The National Institute for the Development of Education (INDE)
• Institute for Biodiversity and Protected Areas (IBAP)