Defense and Mediation Committees (CMD) are representations of Heritiers de la Justice  at grassroots levels.They are generally  composed of local leaders (pastors, teachers, nurses, civil servants, …). Currently there are 21 CMDs spread out all over the province of South Kivu. In their turn, these CMDs have established in various villages substructures named “Sous-CMD”.

What role do CMDs play? They popularize human rights at the village scale. They enquire  about and monitor human situations. They facilitate mediation and reconciliation between individuals, families and communities.

CMDs are substantially trained in human rights and conflicts management by Héritiers de la Justice. The committee of  each CMD was trained in human rights matters, knowledge of the congolese laws, conflict prevention and resolution. A number of office supplies and other effects are provided in order  to facilitate their work: bicycles, portfolios, boots, and some operating expenses depending on the means of Héritiers de la Justice. 

 Hereafter the villages in which Héritiers de la Justice have CMDs:

• Bagira

• Kadutu

• Ibanda

• Muku

• Ibanda/Ngweshe

• Bideka

• Kaziba

• Kamanyola

• Sange

• Luvungi

• Lemera

• Uvira

• Fizi

• Nyabibwe

• Bunyakiri

• Kalonge

• Mwenga

• Kalambi

• Kitutu

• Kamituga