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Congo Education Partners
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CONGO EDUCATION PARTNERSImproving people's lives and saving rainforest through local higher educationOUR MISSIONTo partner with Djolu Technical College to improve people's lives and save rainforest through local higher education and training in the DR Congo.OUR WORKWe provide higher education, training, and community outreach in the heart of the Congo rainforest. How?- We work with Djolu Technical College to give local young people the education they need to become professionals, leaders, and active stewards of their rainforest. - We help develop projects initiated by Djolu faculty and students to provide people in the region with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to build sustainable livelihoods and preserve their forests and wildlife for future generations.- At the Lokangi Agricultural Station, we work in partnership with local communities to develop a culture of sustainable farming that protects the land and rainforest while combating climate change and other ecological challenges humanity faces.- We support Djolu graduates in furthering their education and finding work that supports the rainforest and the people who live there.Congo Education Partners, Inc. is recognized by the US Internal Revenue Service as a 501 c 3 charitable organization.