Yes, Ebola is still a threat in Eastern Congo, and yes the area is still occupied by militant forces. But for today, concentrate on the good news of the region: a graduation and a World Cup Cinderella story! Our sewing school graduations are such a special time at Congo Restoration. And this one was no […]
Today is International Women’s Day. And while that day isn’t a big deal in the United States, it is elsewhere. And it certainly is in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Empowering women and girls has come in many forms during the 18 years of Congo Restoration. This year, it looks like empowering teachers to remain […]
Kayla is an adventurer, explorer, and long-time supporter of Congo Restoration. She is an avid traveler and enjoys learning about other countries and cultures. Kayla has a big heart and a bigger commitment to making the world a better place. When she’s not on an airplane, you can find her in Mansfield, Texas with her […]
As you may have seen in the news, rebels have taken the Congolese city of Goma, approximately 100 miles north of the village of Mudaka, which is where our sewing and primary schools are. The rebels, called M23, reportedly are moving south to nearby Bukavu, the capital of the province where Congo Restoration founder Gorethy […]
Meet Mapindo Mapindo is a stunning example of the transformative power of education. Before attending the Congo Restoration Sewing School she spent her days in the streets, selling onions, tomatoes, anything she could find to try to feed her family. There were often days when she spent hours without selling anything. It was there she […]
Esther is 18 years old and grew up in the village of Mudaka, where the sewing school opened in 2010. Her mom is single and handicapped, an incredibly difficult life in the DRC because there are no services to assist her. When Esther was 12, her mom sent her to work as a nanny to […]
Kris brings extensive nonprofit management experience to Congo Restoration and was drawn to the organization’s mission and vision through her connection with Dawn in a previous role. Initially captivated by The Sewing School, Kris quickly became a passionate advocate for the Congo Restoration Girls School of Compassion, reflecting her deep commitment to empowering girls and women through education. […]
Angela Lovell has spent her professional life and much of her personal life dedicated to assisting others in achieving their highest potential. She has 20 years of experience working in education at the elementary, secondary, and college levels. Her passion is literacy development, and she works as a Dyslexia Specialist in Dallas. Congo Restoration relied […]
Mira Nabushosi Mutombo was born in the Congo and came to Texas when her mother, Mama Gorethy and her family fled the violence in 1997. Mira believes that educating women is key to rapid development for any society. She is proud of how impactful her mother’s work has become, and enjoys working as a team […]
Debrianna Obara joined the Congo Restoration Board of Directors after traveling to the DRC in 2018. While she loved her trip to this dynamic country – she saw that systemic sexism and poverty affected women and girls to a disproportionate level. “Witnessing the inequities was haunting,” she said. It was clear that every little effort […]
