“What will the church do? We must have complete and holistic ministry. The church is the life and soul of the world. . . we have an opportunity to reach out to serve people and show them there is hope in their lives.”
- Fidele Mushamuka Hamisi, Development Coordinator, Diocese of Bukavu
By learning a trade such as masonry, sewing, or carpentry, students will be able to open their own shops, earn income for their families, and contribute to the economy.
Despite being in a resource-rich country the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo have endured much political and economic instability - with over half of the population living on less than $1 per day. The Anglican Church is working in many areas to holistically minister to the people, displaying the love of Christ through tangible actions which enrich the entire community. In the southeastern region of Kivu, the church has focused on education, building a robust infrastructure that includes primary schools, highschools, and even a university school.
The diocese seeks to build upon this strong foundation by constructing a vocational training school where students will learn skills in income-generating trades. Young adults in the rural region of South Kivu will be able to learn the marketable trades of masonry, sewing, and carpentry. As they work through the program, these students will be apprenticed by current business owners to gain the experience they need to find employment when they graduate. While attending the vocational training center, students will also engage in discipleship, trauma-healing and peace-building, essential to the spiritual growth and long-term peace in their communities. The diocese sees this as a wonderful opportunity to equip youth with livelihoods and personal development to sustain themselves and benefit their community and society into the future.
Cost Breakdown:
$2,350 covers the cost of one of the six restrooms for the school.
$17,958 covers the cost of training equipment and supplies for sewing, carpentry, and masonry.
$70,000 covers the cost for construction of all six workshop areas.
