About AusCongo Network

Who We Are

AusCongo Network is a grassroots Australian charity founded on a single belief — that lasting change comes from equipping people with skills, not just resources. We work alongside Congolese communities in Australia and the DRC to build self-sustaining futures.

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1,500+

People Educated

Years of Service

10+

Active Programs

Nations Connected

Pastor Constantin Mukendi — Founder of AusCongo Network

Our Story

Founded on a Vision to Empower

The AusCongo Network was founded by Pastor Constantin Mukendi in 2008, after he identified a need for better systems to ensure remittances sent to the DRC by Congolese people living in Australia were creating lasting change — not dependency.

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."

What started as a vision has grown into a grassroots nonprofit committed to reducing poverty through community development, business training, and sustainable partnerships across two nations.

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Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Two statements that guide every decision, every program, and every partnership at ACN.

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for Congolese people living in poverty to transform their lives through community development, business development, microfinance, partnerships, training, and other activities aimed at building strong and sustainable communities.

Our Vision

To support the empowerment of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo by renewing and restoring local economies; and, to support the empowerment amongst Congolese communities in Australia by building skills and capacities. To teach people to fish for a lifetime rather than giving them a fish for a day.

Our Community Work

Working in Mbuji-Mayi

ACN is currently working with the Congolese community of Mbuji-Mayi to guide and finance impoverished locals. We have a community centre in the town staffed by six local employees, who run several community development projects using the ABCD method.

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ABCD Program

Asset-Based Community Development teaching essential business skills

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Micro-Finance Loans

Access to capital for growing local businesses and enterprises

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Community Centre

6 staff members supporting multiple development projects daily

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Group Meetings

Regular community gatherings for collaboration and peer support

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ACN community development work in Mbuji-Mayi, DRC

6 Staff Members

Registration & Credentials

Registered, Endorsed & Accountable

ACN operates with full transparency and compliance as a registered Australian charity.

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ACNC Registered

Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. ABN: 45 571 615 526

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DGR Endorsed

Endorsed by the ATO as a Deductible Gift Recipient. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

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Public Benevolent Institution

Registered as a Public Benevolent Institution — the highest charitable status in Australia.

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NDIS Registered Provider

Registered NDIS Provider No. 4053361903 — delivering 13 disability support services in QLD.

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We're constantly on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team. Whether it's a few hours or a few days each week, it all makes a difference.

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