Lubumbashi is the mining capital of DR Congo. It is a
hub for many of the country’s biggest mining companies. DRC
produces more than 3 percent of the world’s copper and half its cobalt, most of
which comes from Katanga.
The Second Congo War, that ended in April 2003, was
responsible for the death of approximately 3 million people. Now,
11 years later, there is still instability, poverty and unemployment in Katanga.
Community Builders Network and Anhart Foundation are forging a way
to help the people who are living in extreme poverty in Katanga
.
Last week, Grace
and Ibrahim, accompanied by their father Jean, distributed funds to a
group of ladies living in extreme poverty to start up small scale businesses.
These funds were sent to them by Community Builders and Anhart Foundation.
One of the ladies who received the funds is known as
Gloire Ndaya, she has been raised by her grandmother because her parents
divorced long ago. Now that she has received PiF funds, she has
decided to start buying and selling of charcoal in order to support
herself.
Below are some of the pictures showing the ladies
receiving the funds. A total of eight women received funds to start small scale
businesses.
Jean Ilunga distributing
funds.
The ladies
showing the funds they have just received.
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