Mwendo Congo

Be the reason hope shines in the Democratic Republic of Congo on November 19th

Help us raise $1,000 to unlock an extra $1,000 match!

This Give to the Max Day, you have the power to bring hope to Congolese young women through education and trauma-focused therapy.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, young girls are trapped in a daily struggle for survival. Instead of classrooms and safety, they face the harsh realities of life in the mines, long hours of backbreaking labor, exposure to danger, a very real risk of death from mines collapsing, and the ever present threat of sexual exploitation. In addition, the severe health risks from the recent Ebola Epidemic worsen the existing dangers that young women face in mining camps.

Many of these girls work to support their families. Unfortunately, the pay they receive is very little.  They are robbed of their childhoods, education, and skills that would help them obtain financial autonomy, serve their communities, and escape the mines.

Mwendo Congo has been partnering with Congolese-led Let Africa Live for the past 10 years.

Let Africa Live has a vision for programs to reach girls who are suffering in the mines - offering them safety, healing, and a chance to build a better future. Your donation will provide:

• Education and trauma-focused therapy for adolescent girls
• Entrepreneurial training and initial capital for the parents of these girls
• Job skill training in hairdressing and beauty care for young adult survivors of sexual violence, towards financial autonomy and reintegration into their communities

Your donation will be doubled

A generous donor offered a match donation, which means your gift will have twice the impact.

From all of us at Mwendo Congo, thank you for walking with us on this journey. Your compassion continues to bring light and dignity to those who need it most.

Distribution of School Supplies



Organization of psychosocial support sessions