Overview

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a really difficult place to live. Life expectancy is low and trained health professionals are rare, particularly outside the capital city. Training general practitioners (7 years) and nursing staff (4 years) in one of the worst-affected areas will bring about long-term benefits to this African nation. The project co- funds medical/nursing students in their second year of study onwards, once students have proven their commitment and reliability. Funding covers up to 90% of the cost of a year’s tuition after Year 1, so that students also contribute to the cost of their education. Year 3 begins 1/12/23.

Why support this

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a really difficult place to live. Life expectancy is low and trained health professionals are rare, particularly outside the capital city. Training general practitioners (7 years) and nursing staff (4 years) in one of the worst-affected areas will bring about long-term benefits to this African nation. The project co- funds medical/nursing students in their second year of study onwards, once students have proven their commitment and reliability. Funding covers up to 90% of the cost of a year’s tuition after Year 1, so that students also contribute to the cost of their education. Year 3 begins 1/12/23.

Budget

$25,000 for 1 yr project.

Expected Life Change

• Committed and competent medical staff will be released to attend to people’s healthcare needs, with subsequent improvement in the health of the entire community
• The traumas of war and instability can begin to be healed, leading to restoration at a personal and community level
• Students will be trained in a vocation that will provide income and skills to look after their own people