My Nonprofit Reviews

My husband and I have contributed to Congo Education Partners for many years because it supports Djolu Technical College in practical ways that truly make a difference - for students, for graduates, and the college as a whole to maintain its presence as a credible institution in this remote region of DRC.

I have been donating to Congo Education Partners for a number of years and, having been steeped in 'Aid & Development' for many more years, I can honestly say that CEP and Djolu Technical College it supports in the DRC are doing a great job with the funds that have been entrusted to them. I have no doubt that a cadre of professional and committed graduates from the college will positively impact their spheres of influence and be a force for positive change in DRC.

Out of the many thousands of charities in this world, my husband and I have supported CEP for a number of years and we are not disappointed. A couple of reasons we support and respect CEP is it is a true champion for higher education in an extremely remote rural area of DRC. Local educational efforts, especially the establishment of institutions, are often bypassed by most charities because of their extreme remoteness which puts them in a logistically difficult and 'high risk' category. But Djolu Technical College, that CEP supports, is firmly rooted in the region, has credibility among locals and government alike, is gaining strength and is providing an opportunities for solid and practical higher education for aspiring locals who would otherwise miss out.
We also respect the dedication, commitment and vision of those involved in supporting, strengthening and running this amazing College.
My own definition of Capacity Building is 'doing what I can in my world to free up those who can best affect their world'. This is a GREAT charity with dividends that will have a positive impact on local communities, the Congo Basin, DRC and the planet when synced with other developmental and environmental efforts around the world.