If you are between the ages of 15 and 23 and have a burning desire to be a force for good in the DR Congo, you are eligible to apply for our three-year leadership programme, WYLD! Head over to our Programmes page (link below) to learn more about the programme and the application process.
If you have a bright idea for a small business and or a desire to perfect your artistic talents, you can apply to be a part of our Mwanzo Enterprise or Mwanzo Artistique programmes. Click the link below to learn more.
If you’re a teacher in eastern DR Congo or in the UK and are interested in having The Congo Tree work with your class, please send us an email so we can get to know you more! We would love to hear from you about how The Congo Tree can support you and your students to pursue a peaceful tomorrow for the communities you call home.
Get in touch: hello@thecongotree.org.uk
If you are part of a business and have a dream of supporting a peaceful tomorrow in eastern DR Congo, we share your passion! There are a number of ways that you and your business can get involved and support the work of The Congo Tree.
You can sponsor a young leader as they move through our three-year WYLD leadership programme, ensuring that they are fully equipped with the knowledge, resources, and confidence they need to be a changemaker in their communities. As a sponsor, you’ll recieve regular updates about the our programmes and the young people we support, as well as recognition as a valued partner on our website and in our Goma-based office, The Treehouse.
Perhaps your business is passionate about supporting young entrepreneurs or developing project management software for young people. If you have a passion that you feel could be of interest to the young people we serve or that could support the aims of our organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Perhaps you are an expert in a field and you want to share your knowledge with our young people and pass on what you know. If you have an idea for a workshop, internship, or master class that you think may be of interest to young leaders in eastern DR Congo, get in touch! We would love to hear your ideas.
We’re a small but very passionate team here at The Congo Tree. We can only reach so many people. If you are as eager to support young leaders in the DR Congo as we are, you can consider becoming an being an ambassador for The Congo Tree. We’ll provide you with the tools and information you need to spreading the word about the work we do with your colleagues, network, and community.
“It has been an absolute pleasure to be associated with The Congo Tree over the years. Supporting the work they do in the DR Congo is so important to see future generations thrive. I am impressed by the sacrifices made by individuals to make this work happen.”
Ben May – Founder of Milk Bottle Designs and a proud Congo Tree business partner
If you’re passionate about putting the ‘fun’ in ‘fundraiser’ by running a marathon, hosting a dance-a-thon, juggling plates for a record-breaking time, or hosting a bake sale of delicious treats, we love your enthusiasm! We can offer you support (and our eternal gratitude) to get you on your way. Send us a message at hello@thecongotree.org.uk to let us know how we can support you.
Of course, if you’re itching to make an immediate difference, you can click on the little ‘Donate Now’ button in the top corner of this page. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of your efforts and donations. They truly do make a world of difference for the young people we support.
Our work in the DR Congo is made possible with the support of generous partners, including:
and generous private donors like you.
