Congo Connect and Thrive was created with the goal to empower women and children from Congo access recourses they need to attain self sufficiency. with the mission to helping women and children realize their full potential through business and small enterprise, education, environmental sustainability, and women’s health initiatives.
Our future plans is to provide provide good quality education to children in Congo by building schools, vocational training and skills centers, provide financial support for women to start small entrerprises, focus on environmental sustainability and women's health.
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Feed a Child Today: Congo Connect and Thrive School Meals Appeal Every school day, Congo Connect and Thrive serves meals to more than 450 students. For many of these children, this meal is the one they can count on. It gives them the energy to learn, focus, and grow. Right now, our food supplies are running short. Without new support, we may not be able to keep feeding every child who depends on us. Just $1 a day feeds one child. $1 provides a meal for one student for one day $5 feeds a child for a full school week $450 feeds every student in our program for a day $2,250 keeps meals going for all 450+ students for a week A full stomach changes everything. Children who eat at school attend more regularly, concentrate better in class, and have a stronger chance at a brighter future. When you give, you are not only providing food. You are helping a child stay in school and thrive. Your contribution, whatever its size, makes a real difference. Please help us keep these meals coming. Give today, and help us feed a child tomorrow.
- Raised
- $126
- Goal
- $6,000
2 supporters
DonateEmpower Congo's Children: Fund New Classrooms
Overcrowded Classrooms? Help Congo Connect Build Hope! Congo Connect & Thrive (www.congoconnect.org ) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo. Our mission is to empower women and children by supporting small enterprises, education, environmental sustainability, and women’s health initiatives. Recently, we constructed three emergency classrooms to provide free education to 90 internally displaced and low-income children who previously had no access to education.The Challenge: The demand for education greatly exceeds our current capacity. Our classrooms are overcrowded with 176 children squeezed into just three small spaces. The urgent need for more classrooms has never been clearer.We Need Your Support to Build Three More Classrooms.Why Education Matters: Education equips children in the Democratic Republic of Congo to break free from the cycle of poverty, envision a brighter future, and contribute positively to society. Without adequate classrooms and learning materials, these dreams remain out of reach.How Your Donation Helps : Every dollar of your donation directly funds the construction of new classrooms and provides essential seating. Here’s the breakdown:$4,500 : Covers the construction of three new emergency classrooms.$3,250: Purchases benches to accommodate all students in the new spaces.Every Dollar Counts: Your contribution, no matter the size, helps pave the way for a better future. Consider these impactful options:$25: Provides building materials for classroom construction.$65: Buys a bench for two students in the new classrooms.Imagine a space where every child has the room to learn and thrive. Together, we can make this a reality!Donate Now: Click the "Donate" button to make a secure online contribution.Spread the Word: Share this campaign with your network.Get Involved: Volunteer your time or skills to support our mission.Let’s unlock the potential of education for our community!#EducateTheFuture #CongoConnect #DRC
- Raised
- $5,210
- Goal
- $7,500
4 supporters
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Patricia Burbank To the fundraiser: Empower Congo's Children: Fund New ClassroomsGrateful for the work of Congo Connect!
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