Our impact in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Since 2004, Women for Women International - Democratic Republic of Congo has served more than 106,000 women through our year-long programme in eastern Congo's North and South Kivu provinces.
Our Impact - DRC
The impact of your support
After graduation from our programme women report positive changes
Women earn and save money
Women's average net earnings increased almost fivefold, from $0.45 per day at enrolment to $2.24 at graduation (USD, purchasing power parity*).
WOMEN INFLUENCE DECISIONS IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES
71% of women at graduation reported having discussed community issues with other women, compared to 48% at enrolment.
Footnote
Data was provided by 713 participants who graduated from Women for Women International's Stronger Women, Stronger Nation programme in 2021.
*Purchasing power parities (PPPs) are the rates of currency conversion that equalise the purchasing power of different currencies by eliminating the differences in price levels between countries.
CLAUDINE'S STORY
"I know that I should take courage because I survived a hard situation. It was hard but now I’m here."