As in the developed world, the school year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lasts about nine months. Unlike in the developed world, most children in the DRC don't get the chance to attend school – they don't have the money and resources for basics we take for granted: school fees, school uniforms and shoes, something to write with and something to write on. On top of that, years of … [Read more...]
A REEL Latrine Project
Since 2012, the influx of the IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) population has more than tripled. Despite efforts of local and international humanitarian organizations, many basic necessities have yet to be met. The REEL Project will fulfill one of these gaps of sanitation. In May and June of 2015, TRP visited various IDP camps in the Kalemie and surrounding areas. After multiple … [Read more...]
And so it begins…DR Congo May, 2015
One week and one day away before we depart for DRC, and already we are facing the problems...On May 11th I received word that we would most likely have to re-route our trip LAX-Dubai-Bujumbura due to social and political unrest on the ground there...Today, I got confirmation; we will now be flying into Kigali! Once we reach Rwanda we will overnight there, hopefully meet with UNHCR, … [Read more...]
The Pweto Computer Learning Center
When Antoine Ngeleka returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), he saw an immediate need in the community for a computer center. During Ngeleka's time in Kala Refugee Camp (Zambia), he managed a small, NGO-financed computer center. Realizing its popularity and strength in purpose, Ngeleka knew that he had to continue this work outside of the refugee camp. In 2010, he started The Pweto … [Read more...]
Micro Credit Loans
In the aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide, The Second Congolese War destroyed businesses, local infrastructure, and family units throughout Moba District and Katanga Province. Moba-Kirungu and Moba-Port are two adjacent towns situated on Lake Tanganyika in the Moba District of Katanga Province. Collectively, the two towns form a lively port hub known as Moba. The population is estimated at … [Read more...]