Posted on Aug 20, 2020
"The ECI-Asili merger, while still a work in progress, offers a useful perspective for any philanthropy that sees an opportunity to have more impact." — Kris Putnam-Walkerley, Forbes
Posted on Aug 19, 2020
This is a big week for Eastern Congo Initiative. We’re officially announcing our acquisition of the Asili business model. Nespresso is releasing a new single-origin coffee grown exclusively by our partner co-ops in South Kivu. And the work we do with public and private partnerships is receiving a prestigious honor.
Posted on Aug 19, 2020
Today Nespresso is launching a new organic single-origin coffee, grown exclusively by ECI’s partner Congolese cooperatives. At the heart of this partnership is Asili, ECI's new and transformative platform for social enterprise.
Posted on Aug 07, 2020
During the development of a new branding strategy for ECI, I was asked, What is Asili? As supervisor of water operations and steward of the Asili brand in the community, and someone originally from Kabare myself, I have some thoughts on this question.
Posted on Jul 09, 2020
J’ai beaucoup de belles histoires dans ma vie avec Asili. Aujourd’hui je vais vous raconter l’histoire de ma fille Elizabeth qui a aujourd’hui 11 ans.
Posted on Jul 01, 2020
Souvent je vais m’asseoir dans le kiosque de Faida juste pour l’écouter interagir avec nos clients. Elle est l’un des visages d’Asili, car tout le monde peut voir son cœur.
Posted on Jul 01, 2020
‘Ce qui me rend fier, c’est que je conduis à la fois les riches et les pauvres, les Américains et les Congolais. Mon travail est un privilège qui me relie au monde.’
Posted on May 21, 2020
Je me suis senti heureux de travailler pour Asili pour plusieurs raisons, mais je vais citer une: grâce au projet Asili j’ai visité plusieurs pays dont les USA.
Posted on May 21, 2020
Je fus toujours émue du progrès accomplis par ces partenaires après notre passage dans ces organisations.
Posted on May 01, 2020
Traditional humanitarian aid is built for emergencies, not for people. We know we can do better — because we do better every day. Even during the pandemic.