CONGO INITIATIVE USA
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Mission Statement
Congo Initiative educates ethical leaders who have integrity; invests in a sustainable vibrant Congolese society; and develops grassroots initiatives for peace, hope, and justice. In this vision, we are together—being transformed to transform.
About This Cause
Through a bilingual university and various multi-sector community interventions, Congo Initiative is educating and equipping a new generation of visionary, ethical leaders whose mission is to serve the common good of their communities and their nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2007, Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (UCBC) offers undergraduate degree programs in the following: Applied Sciences, Communications, Economics, Law, and Theology. Through its Sharing the Land project, UCBC's Integrated Research Institute is one of the leading players in a national land reform movement for all of DRC. With over 500 alumni spread across Congo, East Africa, and beyond, UCBC is modeling innovation, critical thinking, and a hopeful vision for the revitalization of DRC. In addition to UCBC, community interventions include: - Entrepeneurship training and capacity-building for innovative start-ups - Vocational Training and Counseling for Women - 2 primary schools serving approximately 400 students per year - Initiative to train and equip Congolese legal professionals who are battling corruption within the legal system and are developing pro bono clinics to serve the vulnerable in their communities. - Educating and equipping local churches to lead in community empowerment programs, including reconciliation workshops and microeconomic development. - Counseling Center to address the myriad psychological and emotional needs of so many who have suffered from trauma.