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The International Center for Advanced Research and Training (ICART) was established in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, in 2013. In a region where communities persistently endure the collateral effects of war, the establishment of a research center is essential to examine the experiences of populations affected by the atrocities of conflict, facilitate a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to community challenges, and contribute to the development of effective solutions, particularly by leveraging the documentation provided by the Panzi Foundation (FP) and the Panzi Hospital.

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ICART was established in response to the aftermath of war in the region that focuses on research and training

Studying the experiences of war-affected populations
Addressing community challenges
Finding solutions through research and data analysis

Our Research

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence victims’ satisfaction of the support services through the holistic model of care in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Motivations for sexual violence in armed conflicts: voices from combatants in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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Impact of the Healing in Harmony program on women’s mental health in a rural area in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo
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A cross-sectional study exploring the characteristics of female survivors of sexual violence living with HIV/AIDS in the eastern region of Democratic Republic of Congo
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A man never cries: barriers to holistic care for male survivors of sexual violence in eastern DRC
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Researchers can use the Hygeia Observatory portal to join us in supporting and developing research work.

Researchers must follow ICART's 3 step approval process to conduct research

1. Initial Approval

Submit a request to ICART’s Scientific Committee, demonstrating that the project meets the required criteria.

2. Document Review

ICART’s review committee will examine documents, including the research protocol, proof of funding, ethical approvals, and data transfer agreements.

3. Ethics Approval

Secure approval from ICART’s Research Ethics Committee, ensuring the project follows ethical standards and aligns with Panzi’s core values.

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Research Proposal

1. Initial Approval

Submit a request to ICART’s Scientific Committee, demonstrating that the project meets the required criteria.

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Formatting Requirements

2. Document Review

ICART’s review committee will examine documents, including the research protocol, proof of funding, ethical approvals, and data transfer agreements.

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Supporting Documents

3. Ethics Approval

Secure approval from ICART’s Research Ethics Committee, ensuring the project follows ethical standards and aligns with Panzi’s core values.

Our Progress

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Over the past decade, ICART has made significant strides in advancing research and training, equipping countless professionals with the skills and knowledge to address sexual and gender-based violence with expertise and compassion.

Rooted in The Values of the Panzi Foundation

Solidarity
Love and respect for the person
Work, social justice, and integrity

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Submit a request to ICART’s Scientific Committee, demonstrating that the project meets the required criteria.

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ICART is a leading research and training center in the DRC to address the enduring impact of war through a partnership between the Panzi Foundation DRC.

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Mr. Bwami Mpakanyi Joyeux, MD, MPH
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Project Application Requirements for Use of the Panzi Database

All applications must provide sufficient detail to allow assessment of the project’s feasibility and relevance to Panzi and ICART. This includes data requested, research costs and professional merit.

A project’s request for access to Panzi Bank data must be detailed in a maximum of 10 pages. It must include:

  1. Project title;
  2. Research rationale: context, frame of reference, research questions (and hypotheses where relevant) and the project’s contribution to the scientific literature;
  3. Analytical approaches and proposed methodology, ethical considerations;
  4. Detailed requirements for data use:
  • Justification for using the Panzi data bank;
  • Data requirements;
  • Period covering the required data;
  • Complete and final list of required data and variables. This can be appended. Note that adding or modifying data after project approval requires the approval of the ICART Scientific Committee (may require additional costs).


Expected results:

  • Data cross-tabulation: List of variables involved; number of tables and their dimensions; Statistical summary to support analysis; 
  • For modeling: dependent and independent variables, type of modeling or regressions.
  • Applicable weighting for data, if relevant. Software(s) used. 
  • Anticipated project start and end dates;
  • Detailed budget and source of project funding;


Name and contact details of principal investigator and other investigators and staff. It is important to indicate which researcher(s) must have access to the data so that they can be granted an access account;

  • Appendix 1: If this is a student research project (1st, 2nd or 3rd cycle), include the supervisor’s letter of support. 
  • Appendix 2: CV (not included in the two (2) page protocol).
  • Appendix 3: Questionnaire (any other collection tool in the case of a project not using the Panzi banks).
  • Appendix 4: Consent form. 
  • Appendix 5: Knowledge transfer/application plan.


All research projects conducted at Panzi by international researchers must respect the following principles:

  • Partnerships must be developed with accomplished Congolese researchers or those in training;
  • Research projects must meet international and Congolese research standards. They must also obtain the approval of the local ethics committee, as required by Congolese law;
  • A data management agreement must be signed before the research begins. A copy of the final data resulting from the research, as well as the code book, must be shared with the relevant local institutions;
  • Congolese researchers, as well as Congolese researchers-in-training, will participate in the production of publications related to the project.
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