named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Farm Schools
Manages agricultural education programs in Ivory Coast, Madagascar, and Indonesia at the request of local bishops to support rural development.
Fighting for prisoners in DR Congo
Provides legal advice and psychological support to prisoners in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi through volunteer teams and partner lawyers (BAJPD).
Medical care for Guinea’s poor
Operates the largest healthcare center in Guinea in Matoto, Conakry, providing accessible medical care to over 100,000 people annually with a team including Fidesco volunteers.
South-North Mission
Reciprocal mission program where volunteers from the Global South serve in the Global North, supporting disabled adults and homeless populations in France through organizations like Simon de Cyrene and Aux Captifs La Liberation.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 2 activities
- Coordinate volunteer recruitment and formationManages global volunteer recruitment, training, and fundraising through a headquarters team of 10 employees in Paris and national offices in eight countries: United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
- Deploy skilled volunteers for international development and humanitarian projectsRecruits, trains, and deploys professional volunteers to support community-led development and humanitarian assistance in underserved regions worldwide. Since 1981, over 1,300 volunteers have been deployed across 35 countries, with approximately 150 currently serving annually in spring and fall cycles.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 2 activities
- Operate medical clinics in GuineaDirectly manages the Matoto Medical Dispensary and Saint Gabriel clinic in Conakry, Guinea, providing comprehensive medical care to over 120,000 patients annually. The clinic includes a maternity ward added in 2001, supporting approximately 1,550 births per year.
- Support vulnerable populations in the PhilippinesProvides nursing services, health education, and basic materials to approximately 500 children across 8 urban centers in Quezon City, Philippines, serving street and slum communities.
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Smallholder Agricultural Development 1 activity
- Operate farm schools for agricultural developmentRuns farm schools in Ivory Coast, Madagascar, and Indonesia to promote sustainable agricultural development and training.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Provide legal and psychological support to prisoners in KinshasaDelivers weekly legal and psychological services to approximately twelve prisoners in Kinshasa’s central prison, with broader legal representation provided to over 200 prisoners who would otherwise lack access to justice.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provide outreach to people experiencing homelessnessOffers street-based outreach and support to people experiencing homelessness through active listening, administrative assistance, hospital visits, and companionship in partnership with Aux Captifs La Liberation.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Support community integration for disabled adultsPartners with Simon de Cyrene to support disabled adults living with able-bodied individuals by assisting with household tasks and community engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Facilitate fraternal community life in FranceEngages in mutual support and shared community life with members of the Association Pour Amitié (APA) in Bagneux, south of Paris.
- Manage direct development projects in multiple countriesDirectly oversees 12 development projects in countries including Guinea, Rwanda, Brazil, Madagascar, and Indonesia, focusing on health, agriculture, and community support.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$22K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7743%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$23K
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Rosemary Leblond — Secretary and Executive Director
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- A.D. Times Partner — Published an article about American volunteers on a Fidesco mission in Romania.
- APA (Association Pour Amitié) Partner — Partner organization in Bagneux, France, with which Fidesco volunteer Aimé Karemera shares community life and mutual support.
- Archbishop of Conakry Government — Entrusted Fidesco with the management of a medical clinic in Matoto, Guinea, in 1987.
- Archbishop of Conakry Partner — Entrusted Fidesco with the management of a medical clinic in Matoto, Guinea in 1987.
- Archdiocese of Conakry Partner — Partnered with Fidesco to establish and operate the Saint Gabriel clinic for the poor.
- Aux Captifs La Liberation Partner — Partner organization where Fidesco volunteer Aimé Karemera conducts street outreach and support for people experiencing homelessness.
- BAJPD Partner — Fidesco USA supports BAJPD by soliciting private donors to fund its legal representation and anti-corruption work for prisoners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- BAJPD Partner — Partners with BAJPD, which provides legal representation for prisoners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo alongside Fidesco volunteers.
- Catholic Register Partner — Published an article about Fidesco USA's volunteers.
- Churches of Africa, Latin America and Asia Partner — Fidesco serves the disadvantaged in cooperation with local churches across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
- Emmanuel Community Partner — Collaborates with Fidesco in response to calls from African bishops to support development projects through faith-based service.
- Emmanuel Community Partner — Collaborates with the Emmanuel Community, which played a foundational role in Fidesco's formation and continues to inform its mission.
- Emmanuel Community Partner — Fidesco was created by the Emmanuel Community to implement its vision of faith-based development cooperation.
- Emmanuel Community Partner — Founded Fidesco USA in 1981 as its founding organization.
- Emmanuel Community Partner — Leaders are members of the Emmanuel Community, indicating an ongoing organizational affiliation.
- Fidesco International Network — Member of the Fidesco International network, coordinating with other national offices under a shared code of values.
- Fidesco International Network — Part of the Fidesco International network of Catholic NGOs.
- Fidesco International Network — Part of the Fidesco International network of organizations
- Huffington Post Partner — Featured a story on the launch of Fidesco USA.
- Simon de Cyrene Partner — Partner organization where Fidesco volunteer Laura Dusingize supports disabled adults in shared living communities.
- Tulay ng Kabataan (TNK) Partner — Collaborates with Fidesco volunteers to support children in street and slum communities in Quezon City, Philippines.
- US national Official Catholic Directory Government — Officially listed in the US national Official Catholic Directory since 2008.
- local partners Partner — Local organizations that direct projects with Fidesco volunteer support.
- non profits worldwide Partner — Provides volunteer support to nonprofit organizations globally.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Integrated Service Modelmethodology: faith_integrated_serviceBy integrating faith and action in service delivery, the organization produces deeper relational impact and spiritual fulfillment because shared faith experiences build trust, motivate long-term commitment, and frame service as mutual transformation rather than one-way aid.
- Holistic Human Development Frameworkmethodology: holistic_human_developmentBy addressing material, social, and spiritual dimensions of poverty together, the organization promotes sustainable well-being because integrated support responds to the full person, not just isolated needs, fostering dignity across multiple life domains.
- Locally-Led Development with Skilled Volunteer Supportmethodology: locally_led_developmentBy deploying skilled professional volunteers to support development initiatives that are designed and led by local partners, the organization produces more sustainable and culturally appropriate outcomes because local leadership ensures relevance and ownership while technical expertise fills critical capacity gaps.
- Reciprocal South-North Mission Modelmethodology: reciprocal_south_north_missionBy enabling volunteers from the Global South to serve in the Global North, the organization challenges traditional aid hierarchies and promotes mutual learning, producing greater equity in global mission work because it frames poverty response as a two-way exchange of gifts rather than one-directional charity.
- Relationship-First Outreach Approachmethodology: relationship_first_outreachBy prioritizing deep personal relationships and shared living experiences before service delivery, the organization builds trust and community buy-in, which leads to more effective engagement because mutual understanding reduces cultural barriers and fosters dignity-centered collaboration.