In Idjwi, few PA own land. If PA do own land, it is usually based on customary law, which is a system of rights and practices that have been established over generations. This form of ownership is often recognized by local communities but may not have formal legal backing due to the lack of official documentation. Many PA landowners cannot afford the costs associated with obtaining formal legal documentation of their property. As a result, their customary claims to the land remain unregistered in the eyes of the law, which often leads to disputes and violence. Fear of conflict and of losing their land creates an unstable environment for PA living in Idjwi.

To address these challenges, Tupende helps finance the process of obtaining legal land documentation for PA land owners.

Securing land documentation provides the PA with a sense of ownership and security but also enables them to invest in long-term agricultural projects, build sustainable homes, and access credit facilities. The Obudaka Initiative underscores Tupende’s mission to promote peace by minimizing land disputes, stabilizing community tension, encouraging economic development, and empowering PA communities to live freely.