Empower 50 Girls with Vocational Skills in DRC

Hope & Skills for 50 Girls in DRC

1. Context and Justification

For many years, eastern Congo has been facing a deep humanitarian crisis. Recurrent armed conflicts have left thousands of girls traumatized, deprived of education, and exposed to extreme poverty. With no alternatives, many are forced into prostitution to survive.
Without training, support, or opportunities, the cycle of vulnerability continues endlessly.

In response to this reality, the AGAPE Training Center has chosen to take action. In 2025, we will launch a vocational training program in mechanics, welding, and fitting for 50 young girls in Goma and Bukavu. These technical trades are in high demand locally and will open the doors to real and lasting autonomy for them.

2. Project Objectives

• Train 50 girls, survivors of war and violence, in technical trades.
• Promote financial independence and reduce economic vulnerability.
• Restore dignity and self-confidence in these young women.
• Create long-lasting community impact by opening new perspectives for families and entire communities.

3. Implementation

We are currently in the preparatory phase of the project:

• Identification of qualified trainers;
• Selection of the most vulnerable beneficiaries;
• Mobilization of essential training materials.

Training will begin in November 2025. It will combine theory, hands-on practice, and psychosocial support to ensure real personal and professional transformation.

4. Budget and Funding

The total project budget is estimated at USD 10,000.
To date, thanks to our collaboration with GlobalGiving, we have already received USD 50.
This initial contribution, though modest, marks the beginning of a chain of solidarity bringing us closer to our goal.

We are confident that with the continued support of GlobalGiving and our partners, we will reach the full funding target.

5. Expected Impact

This project will not only change the lives of 50 girls.
Its impact will reach far beyond:

• Families strengthened by stable income;
• Young girls becoming role models of resilience for others;
• Empowered communities;
• Reduced risks of sexual exploitation and violence;
• A new generation regaining hope and opportunities.

By offering vocational training to these girls, we are giving them more than a skill:
we are giving them a future.

6. Call to Donors

We extend a warm appeal to all supporters, organizations, partners, and individuals of goodwill:
Help us transform 50 lives.
Every contribution, big or small, brings these young girls closer to a dignified, stable, and independent life.

We express our sincere gratitude to those who have already donated. Your support is already making a difference. Together, we can go further.

7. Conclusion

This project is an outstretched hand to young girls who have endured suffering and neglect for far too long. Through vocational training, they will finally have the chance to rebuild their lives and become active contributors to their communities.

With your support, and thanks to the GlobalGiving platform, we are confident that this vision will become reality.

Thank you for your trust and solidarity.