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ICART plays a crucial role in advancing the missions of the Panzi Foundation (FP) and the Panzi Hospital through its research activities. Its primary focus is to support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), in line with Panzi Foundation’s mission and address the health needs of women, girls, newborns, children, and families, a key objective of the HGRP.


ICART’s research priorities are designed to uphold the values of Panzi Foundation and encompass a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, including psychology, sociology, economics, law, and nutrition. To tackle these complex issues, the center employs diverse research methodologies such as epidemiological studies, experimental and quasi-experimental research, human and social sciences investigations, synthetic research and database analysis.


ICART operates under a five-year strategic plan, with ongoing evaluations at the midpoint and conclusion to ensure the alignment of its research priorities with both local needs and global scientific developments.

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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Antenne de la Chaire de Philosophie à l’hôpital de Panzi. Humanités, art et résilience dans l’accompagnement des femmes survivantes de violences de genre et sexuelles à l’hôpital de Panzi
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Re-Création. Thérapie RECRÉATION et processus de Recherche-Action
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Survivre après le viol en RDC : une étude comparative du vécu des survivantes de Bukavu et de Kinshasa
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La résilience sociale après la violence sexuelle à l‘Est de la RD Congo : du déclin sociétal à la gouvernance responsable à travers les réparations
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Fight for Dignity
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Observatoire des impacts psychologiques des conflits armés et violences intergroupes (PSYCAVI)
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Violences, conflits armés et santé psychologique: Études épidémiologiques longitudinales des populations dans la région des grands lacs africain
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La satisfaction des survivantes des violences sexuelles ayant bénéficié de la prise en charge via le modèle holistique de la Fondation Panzi
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L’intention d’utiliser des applications de santé mobile pour l’éducation sexuelle complète des jeunes en République démocratique du Congo : une étude mixte convergente
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Analyse de l’implantation d’un programme de reconversion professionnelle en santé : du rôle infirmier à celui de sage-femme
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ICART’s research projects are developed collaboratively by local and international researchers and students, covering diverse areas like health, resilience, and social impact. This blend of expertise enriches ICART’s mission, addressing both community-specific needs and broader global challenges.

Research & Ethics

At ICART, we adhere to a set of ethical principles and data usage policies that guide our research efforts and ensure responsible, transparent practices. The respect and protection of research participants are ensured by the Research Ethics Committee.

Ethical Principles

To respect and protection of research participants, it must adopt standards to ensure that participants are treated according to the most fundamental principles of research ethics as well as the moral values inherent in ICART’s mission.

Respect for Persons

Ensure informed consent, confidentiality, and the right to withdraw

Beneficence

Research should benefit participants and avoid harm

Justice

Ensure fair and equal treatment for all participants

Integrity

Conduct research with honesty and transparency

Solidarity

Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing

Data Access and Usage Policy

Any application to carry out a research project, with or without the use of Panzi's databases, must request authorization from the authorities of the ICART research center.

  • Data access is fee-based to cover operational costs.
  • Researchers must follow strict data management and confidentiality rules.
  • Data can only be used for the approved project and cannot be shared without permission.
  • Acknowledge Panzi’s data bank and ICART’s support in all publications and presentations.

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.

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Detailed Submission Guidelines

Any request to carry out a research project must provide sufficient details to allow an assessment of the feasibility of the project as well as its relevance for Panzi and for ICART. The submission of an application must include the following elements:

Research Proposal

Submit a research proposal (max 10 pages) to ICART’s Scientific Committee. Include:

  • Project Title
  • Researchers’ Names and Affiliations
  • Contact Information
  • 300-word Abstract and 5 Keywords
  • Problem Statement
  • Research Justification (background, framework, and research questions)
  • Proposed Methodology (design, target population, sampling, data collection and tools, and analysis)
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Data Requirements (if using Panzi’s databanks)
  • Expected Outcomes
  • References
  • Project Timeline
  • Budget and Funding Source
  • Research Team
  • Pre-registration Commitment (for experimental studies)
  • Annexes (CVs, questionnaires, consent forms, support letters, etc.)

ICART provides continuous training for SRHR teams by:

  • Identifying evolving training needs for service providers and communities
  • Creating tailored programs to meet those needs
  • Evaluating the impact of training on evidence based practice and quality of care

ICART fosters partnerships between local and international researchers and trainers to strengthen global SRHR efforts.

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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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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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