Empower 50 Girls with Vocational Skills in DRC

1. Context and Rationale

In the provinces of North and South Kivu, the ongoing insecurity and economic hardship continue to expose thousands of young girls to extreme vulnerability. Many have been directly or indirectly affected by armed conflict, forcing them to drop out of school and leaving them without real prospects for the future. With no support or opportunities, some are pushed into harmful survival strategies, including sexual exploitation.

In this context, sustainable solutions are urgently needed. Access to vocational training remains one of the most effective ways to break this cycle of vulnerability.

2. Project Overview

The project “Empower 50 Girls with Vocational Skills in DRC”, led by the AGAPE Training Center, aims to provide vocational training to 50 young girls in mechanics, welding, and fitting starting in November 2025.

These trades, often male-dominated, offer real economic opportunities. By equipping beneficiaries with practical technical skills, the project creates a pathway toward financial independence and social reintegration.

3. Objectives

Overall Objective:
To contribute to the socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable young girls in Eastern DRC.

Specific Objectives:

• Provide vocational training to 50 girls in high-demand technical fields
• Support their access to employment or self-employment
• Reduce risks of exploitation and economic dependency
• Restore dignity and self-confidence

4. Current Progress

So far:

• The project is in the phase of identifying trainers and beneficiaries
• Logistical preparations are ongoing
• The official launch is scheduled for November 2025

Thanks to the collaboration with GlobalGiving, initial fundraising efforts have already begun.

5. Budget and Funding

The total project budget is estimated at 10,000 USD.

To date, 50 USD has been raised through early donations via GlobalGiving.

While this amount is still modest, it reflects a meaningful start and growing trust in the project. With continued mobilization and the visibility provided through GlobalGiving, we are confident that the funding goal will be reached.

6. Expected Impact

The impact of this project will extend far beyond the 50 direct beneficiaries:

• Improved living conditions for participants and their families
• Increased access to education for siblings through generated income
• Creation of positive role models for other young girls
• Contribution to reducing poverty and vulnerability within communities

This initiative aims to build hope, resilience, and long-term transformation.

7. Call to Donors

Now more than ever, this project needs your support.

Every contribution, no matter the size, brings a young girl closer to a better future. Supporting this project means investing in dignity, stability, and sustainable development.

We warmly invite individuals, partners, and organizations to join this mission. Together, we can offer these girls a real second chance.

8. Acknowledgements

We sincerely thank all donors who have already contributed to this initiative. Your generosity brings hope and marks the beginning of meaningful change.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to GlobalGiving for their support and platform, which makes this mobilization possible.

Together, we can transform lives.

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.