About us
Who we are
DR Congoaid International is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and economic development assistance to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. D.R. Congo is a country that has been devastated by political instability and outright war for the last several decades, and many innocent men, women and children are suffering horribly as a result. Event basic sanitation is something many Congolese people do not enjoy.
In the short term, we aim to provide desperately needed nutritious, sanitary and medical assistance that people need just to survive another day. In the long term, we aim to empower individuals by unlocking the ingenuity and skill sets that will allow them to take care of themselves, their families, and their communities while living in harmony with one another.
What we do
According to the World Bank Organization, "Poverty is widespread and unchecked across the 26 provinces of the Democratic republic of Congo... More than 80% of Congolese people live on less than $1.25 a day, defined as the threshold for extreme poverty." The main causes are political instability, illiteracy, disease, and poor sanitation. These problems feed off of one another, creating a vicious cycle that is very difficult for these poor people to escape. Our aim is to break this cycle using a multi-pronged approach: meet short-term needs, provide for less urgent needs, then give them the tools to provide for themselves.
what sets us apart
There are many charities that do very good work throughout the continent of Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo. What makes DR Congoaid International special is that, for us, it's personal. Our founder and his wife escaped the grinding poverty of life in their home country of DR Congo. They know the unique challenges the people of Congo face, which gives them insight and empathy that few in the developed world can share. They have invested a substantial amount of their own time and money travelling to DR Congo helping anyone they could. Eventually they realized that they could do so much more with your help.
DR Congoaid International also recognizes that "man cannot live by bread alone." In order for people to thrive in the long term, we minister not only to their physical needs, but also their emotional and spiritual needs.
Trust, Accountability, and Transparency
We know there are many charitable causes you could contribute to, and we are grateful for an humbled by every dollar you can give. For this reason, we are committed to absolute transparency. By providing detailed information about our organization, we have earned the Guidestar Golld Seal of Transparency. We also want you to see all of the amazing things that your donations accomplish. Those accomplishments will be exhaustively documented on this website.