HISTORY AND PRESENTATION
OF GIVAA
The International Group of
Asian-African Volunteers (GIVAA), known in French as Groupe International des Volontaires
Asiatiques-Africains, is an international socio-humanitarian
organization, non-profit, and founded on the core values of love, service, and altruism.
Originally known as “Hope of
the Congo,” GIVAA was born from a desire to strengthen
solidarity between the peoples of Asia and Africa through concrete actions in
cooperation and human development.
Aware of the social, economic, and cultural
challenges shared by these two continents, the group has dedicated itself to
promoting mutual assistance and sustainable partnership in the
service of common progress.
Origins and Foundation of GIVAA
The organization officially adopted the name GIVAA Asia-Africa on March 3, 2012, during an exchange visit to Tokyo, Japan,
organized by the Japan Africa Economic and Culture Association.
The event, held in a local hotel in Tokyo, gathered humanitarians, peace ambassadors, diplomats,
media representatives, NGO leaders, and private companies such as Hobby World Marine (a
specialist in fishing and tourism) and EIKEN: Import and Export.
During that meeting, a partnership agreement
was signed between the parties, marking the beginning of a new era of
cooperation between Asian and African actors.
The second official presentation of GIVAA took place on December
25, 2016, at the Seiyaku Building Conference Hall in
Shinjuku, Tokyo.
The event was organized by World Oka the World Federation of
Korean Traders Overseas and gathered more than 200 participants,
including diplomats, NGO leaders, entrepreneurs, and international
experts.
At the end of the meeting, two key bodies were
established:
- The Council of Humanitarian
Advisors (CCH), responsible for guiding GIVAA’s social and
humanitarian initiatives.
- The Council of Partner NGOs
(CPONG), bringing together organizations that work alongside
GIVAA in the implementation of field projects.
These councils form the advisory
and strategic backbone of GIVAA, ensuring the continuity and
coherence of its mission across nations.
Legal Recognition
On October 25, 2018,
GIVAA was officially recognized and registered
in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior,
registration number n°412/18/MID/DBZV/SG/DDAT/SR.
This recognition marked a major milestone in the formal establishment of its
operations on the African continent.
The organization was later published in the Official Journal of the
Republic of Congo on December 6, 2018,
confirming its legal status as a neutral, non-profit
socio-humanitarian organization of general interest.
GIVAA maintains two main locations:
- Its African Headquarters
in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo,
- And its International Liaison Center
in Tokyo, Japan.
This dual presence reflects GIVAA’s purpose — to serve as
a bridge between continents,
fostering human, economic, and cultural exchange between Asia and Africa.
Vision and Core Values
GIVAA’s vision is rooted in a simple yet universal ideal:
a world where solidarity transcends borders.
Its core values love, service, altruism, and cooperation
guide every action and project it undertakes.
The organization promotes co-prosperity,
mutual respect, peace, and human dignity as cornerstones
of its mission.
Its key objectives include:
- Promoting international cooperation
between the peoples of Asia and Africa.
- Encouraging sustainable human and social
development.
- Supporting youth empowerment and
integration through education and volunteer programs.
- Facilitating voluntary and humanitarian
initiatives in education, health, environment, and community
development.
Commitment and Impact
Since its creation, GIVAA has worked to bring together a diverse network of actors
NGOs, companies, public institutions, and individuals around shared
humanitarian and development goals.
Its programs aim to create strong partnerships between
nations, stimulate social innovation,
and encourage intercultural dialogue based on
understanding and mutual respect.
Through its international partnerships, GIVAA continues
to inspire a new generation of compassionate leaders who believe that peace and sustainable progress can only be
achieved through collaboration, empathy, and shared effort.
The GIVAA is more
than an organization — it is a movement of conscience and
action, born from the dream of building a united global
community rooted in solidarity.
From Tokyo to Brazzaville, from Asia to Africa, GIVAA continues
to expand its network and deepen its impact, true to its guiding principle:
“SERVE HUMANITY WITH LOVE,
FOR A SHARED FUTURE.”
