Congo Initiative

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Phone: 919-641-8198

P.O. Box 246
Germantown
Wisconsin 53022
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Target demographics: * The majority of students at UCBC are between the ages of 18 and 24.
* Community members served through the Centers for Community and Family Renewal and Creative Arts are members across the local community--from children through adults.
* The Center for Church Renewal and Global Missions and the Center for Professional Development target adults in the immediate community as well as the region of eastern DRC.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 1000

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: research current events in D.R. Congo, write book summaries on D.R. Congo, provide feedback on marketing materials, respond to general inquiry communications

Geographic areas served: Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (North Kivu province)

Mission:

Congo Initiative’s mission is facilitate transformation—transformation of communities, the society, and the nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo. An audacious goal? Absolutely! But Congo Initiative is meeting its mission. Congo Initiative is realizing its vision to “train and develop indigenous, Christian leaders” who have the skills and moral courage necessary to lead the changes necessary for DR Congo to flourish and become a beacon of light in the continent and the world.

Results:

* UCBC will graduate its first class of students, July 2011.
* Forty-eight graduates will receive their diplomas, having completed their undergraduate studies at UCBC.
* Major grant from Eastern Congo Initiative awarded in April 2011 for civic education, gender equity initiatives, radio/media infrastructure and technological development for academic programming.
* In April 2010 UCBC received its official charter and full accreditation from the Congolese government.
* Construction on the University Chapel and Community Center, the centerpiece of the UCBC campus, nearly half-completed, is currently used for classrooms, meetings, and chapel.

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Brittany4

05/10/12

Since Congo Initiative was in its early stages, I've been compelled by the authentic partnership and deep compassion at its core. Congo Initiative relies on existing visionary leaders to call forth and empower a new generation of creative, passionate leaders who will work for renewal in Congo and ... more »

echanning

04/27/12

I visited UCBC in March 2012. I was able to teach a class to theology students and lead a few basketball clinics. The leadership is solid, passionate, and full of vision for the future. God is using this university to change the face of Congo... more »

Lisa78

03/25/12

As a monthly donor, I have found that Congo Initiative is a professional and transparent organization. CI clearly communicates with me as a donor and have shown me the direct impact of my donations. Without a doubt, I will continue to support this organization and the great work they are doing on ... more »

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