Eastern Congo Initiative

  • Ben Affleck reflects on his engagement in Congo in the New York Times

    ECI founder Ben Affleck writes on economic & social progress in Congo

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  • Investing in Congolese Ingenuity

    Learn how ECI's new program – The Congo Farmer Trust – supports fair and sustainable farming in eastern Congo.

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  • Saveur Du Kivu Preview!

    Barista Magazine Profiles Congo's First Coffee Cupping Competition

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  • Gender Equality Goes Viral in Congo

    Meet the journalists fighting for women's rights on Congo's airwaves.

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  • Growing Peace Through Cocoa in Congo

    Lush Cosmetics caught up with Baraka Kasali in Goma to discuss sustainable sourcing of cocoa

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    Making a Difference in Eastern Congo

    ECI partners with Congolese CBOs to increase agricultural productivity and improve the lives of small-holder farmers.

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    Every donation to ECI helps the farmers, young leaders, survivors of sexual violence, and families in eastern Congo. Make a smart investment in humanity today.

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