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The latest stories, program updates, and community news from AusCongo Network.

March 2025

Agriculture Program Reaches 300 Graduates

Over 300 community members have now graduated from ACN's Agriculture Training program in Mbuji-Mayi, DRC — transforming food security for hundreds of families across the region.

February 2025

Women's Sewing Enterprise Expanding in Mbuji-Mayi

Graduates of ACN's Sewing & Knitting program are now running their own tailoring businesses across Mbuji-Mayi, creating income and independence for dozens of families.

December 2024

500 Solar Lanterns Distributed Across Mbuji-Mayi

The Buddy2Buddy Solar project has delivered 500 solar lanterns, enabling evening study for hundreds of children and reducing dangerous kerosene use across the community.

November 2024

ACN Welcomes New Board Members at 2024 AGM

At our Annual General Meeting in Brisbane, ACN welcomed three new board members and approved the 2025 strategic plan — expanding programs and strengthening DRC operations.

October 2024

Digital Literacy Program Trains 200 Participants

ACN's Digital Literacy program in Mbuji-Mayi has trained over 200 participants in computer and smartphone skills, opening new doors to online business and employment opportunities.

September 2024

NDIS Registration Renewed Through 2028

ACN's NDIS registration has been renewed through August 2028, confirming 13 disability support services across Brisbane and Ipswich QLD — expanding care for Australians with disability.

August 2024

Congoflavour Festival 2024 Raises Record Funds

The 2024 Congoflavour Festival was our biggest yet — raising record funds for our DRC programs while bringing together hundreds of Australians to celebrate Congolese culture.

March 2022

Community Development Workshop — March 2022

10 ACN volunteers participated in a community development workshop to strengthen outreach approaches and program design for the Mbuji-Mayi community centre.

December 2016

Agriculture Project 2016 — Year in Review

2016 was a landmark year for ACN's agriculture programs, with several new initiatives launched in Mbuji-Mayi and over 100 families completing the full training curriculum.

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