Monthly Archives: July 2012

More Countries Follow the US by Cutting Aid to Rwanda

Posted on July 30, 2012 by congoleaders

Rwanda’s government needed a wake-up call. And they got one.  As of today, the United States, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom have all made significant cuts in their foreign aid to Rwanda. This comes as a high victory … Continue reading →

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CLI is creating a Youth Leadership Center!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by congoleaders

The Congo Leadership Initiative has had successful programming and leadership development since year one, something we are very proud of! As we expand and mature, we have seen the need for a permanent leadership center for our facilitators and scholars to … Continue reading →

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Great News!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by congoleaders

We are very excited to welcome Benedicte Mudombu, our first female facilitator in Kinshasa!  Benedicte has a passion for mentoring youth and promoting social and ethical values to those in her community. She studied Science Education at the University of … Continue reading →

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Check out the awesome work of the Congo Education Team!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by congoleaders

The youth make up 50% of the population, and are the nation’s greatest resource and hope for the future. We like to highlight the work of other organizations who have that same view! The First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Illinois … Continue reading →

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