Who we are
We are a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded by Ben Affleck and Whitney Williams in 2010. As the first advocacy and grantmaking initiative fully dedicated to eastern Congo, we support locally led solutions that drive sustainable development and long-term impact.
Impact Stats
We support locally led organizations to expand access to essential services, strengthen economic opportunities, and promote justice. Our work is designed to create scalable, sustainable impact across eastern Congo.
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Mission and Vision
We focus on long-term impact
Popular Campaign
You Can Help Transform Communities in Eastern Congo
Today, we are excited to share a new partnership initiative with you. Our goal is to welcome a growing number of new monthly donors to our community called The River. The River is our monthly giving community, made up of supporters from around the world who stand with the mothers, the entrepreneurs, and the youth we support!
Whether you give $15, $35, $75, or more each month, your commitment becomes part of the stable foundation communities can count on. Monthly giving is flexible, you can change your amount or stop at any time. The impact of your support is lasting. Your support is not just a donation. It’s an investment in stability, dignity, and long-term change for communities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Your monthly contribution is not just a donation—it is a strategic investment in stability, dignity, and locally driven development.
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Successful Stories
Mugoli Program Nyiragongo: Giving Women a Chance to Start Again
Feza Lwango – Empowering Women Through Economic Support
Nabintu – From Waste Collector to Eco-Entrepreneur
Testimonials
“On behalf of the entire team at KANO FOOD, we want to express our sincere thanks. During the conflict, it has been increasingly difficult to keep working and supporting our producers. Your support gives us renewed hope and strength. It is more than financial help — it is a reminder that we are not alone.”
“ECI grant will help us maintain our activities, keep our local team in place, and continue supporting affected communities. We sincerely thank Eastern Congo Initiative for their diligence and trust.”
We Don’t Work Alone.
You Make This Possible.
Join our Recurring Donor Community, The River, a dedicated monthly giving community
Our organization truly believes that by working together, we can save more lives than ever before.
Eastern Congo Initiative
P.O.Box 8442
Missoula, MT, 59807
815.329.2896
info@easterncongo.org
Designed By Roland Nyalundja
“We are deeply grateful to Eastern Congo Initiative for their trust and support. We also extend our appreciation to Ben Affleck for his commitment to gender equality and economic development. We will honor this trust with dedication and respect.”