We're still here, and still hoping for a better future for everyone in DRC, and our focus is still on trying to improve the lives of some of the young women and men in or near the village of Amadi by continuing their education. It has been slow going, but Georges and I are still in contact (via email) and he has not stopped doing everything he can during his studies and work in Italy, to move forward with this initiative.
George recently returned from 2 months in DR Congo, to visit his family in Dungu as well as Amadi where he saw firsthand a part of the impact he has had: Jeanette, pictured below with Georges, has completed her studies in Nursing! Congratulations to Jeannette!
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| Jeannette and Georges in/near Amadi |
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| Some of the other women in the village who now have young children of their own (they did not last time Georges visited), so there is still so much work to be done. |
Please consider sponsoring an orphaned student (form a group and split the costs!) Schools are starting now/mid-November, so please contact one of us ASAP if interested. Your group will have direct contact with the sponsored student. Costs involved:
- Secondary school: 60 euros every 4 months
- University: 135 euros every 4 months
Some other news highlights and info from 2010 up to now (as I get more info on these points I will elaborate):
- Travel was arranged for Jeanine Dasungu to pursue her academic studies in the nearest city.
- Land purchased in hopes of building a center for young mothers (like Jeannette, above) to alleviate living costs so they can continue their studies and still care for their children.
- Brick production began in Isiro for above mentioned building center (reception area plus temporary housing). To keep costs as low as possible, a casting mold was purchased to produce the bricks themselves.
- While three previous students (Charly, Francoise, and Judoc) have unfortunately stopped their studies for various reasons, Massambra completed his vocational studies in masonry in 2010 and three new students have been added (Rita, Suza, and Clara).
- A pharmacy has been built in Kinshasha in hopes of raising more funds while simultaneously providing some vital medications to those in need (see photos below).
- Official campaigning has begun for presidential and parliamentary elections to be held November 28, 2011 -- this will be only the second democratic elections since Congo gained independence in 1960.
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| Exterior of the pharmacy. |
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| Inside the pharmacy. |
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