Founded on a Vision to Empower
The AusCongo Network was founded by Pastor Constantin Mukendi in the year 2008, after he identified a need for better systems to ensure remittances sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) by Congolese people living in Australia.
He was inspired by the proverb "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". From this dream AusCongo Network was born.
What started as a vision has grown into a grass-roots nonprofit organization committed to reducing poverty through community development, business training, and sustainable partnerships across two nations.
Our Mission and Vision
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.
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 which consists of six staff members, who run several community development projects.
ABCD Program
Asset-Based Community Development teaching essential business skills
Micro-Finance Loans
Access to capital for growing local businesses
Community Centre
6 staff members supporting multiple development projects
Group Meetings
Regular community gatherings for collaboration
Become a Volunteer
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. Enter your details below to join our team.