Fondation Ascenseur Congo (FASCO) is a NGO founded in 2019 to provide support to local associations. Our grassroots projects help build administrative capacity and social capital.
Board
Colette Akiiki - President25+ years international NGO experienceReverend Beni Bataaga - SecretaryRetired Anglican ChurchChantal Miramago - TreasurerBA, AccountingJacques Kugonza - DirectorRetired SOG, US ArmyDr. Tim Kanywambuga - DirectorMedical Supervisor, Diocese of BogaKatho Nduru - DirectorBA, EducationMwamba Mastuki - Director14+ Years Development ExperienceAdvisors
Maitre Matthieu Komanda
Legal Council
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- As a development facilitator operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we provide capacity building services that bridge the gaps to successful growth in resource challenged areas.
Mission: To provide solutions to the challenges of development in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Vision: Vibrant communities with a higher standard of living for the Congolese people
Values: Creativity. Passion. Knowledge
Motto: Semper Ad Meliora! (Always towards better things!)
CLAP
Communication Leadership Accountability Prosperity
Taxi Moto
We build motorbike sheds for taxi stages. These sheds provide weather protection and designated meeting spaces.
We have also sponsored vocational training for taxi drivers over 43 years of age.
Executive Support
We provide office equipment and furniture to associations and government offices. Items donated include: desktop computers, printers, generators and chairs.
Sport
We donate uniforms and footballs to neighborhood leagues.
Community Outreach
We donate building supplies and equipment to houses of worship (Christian and Muslim). In addition, we provide food during religious events so that refugees can participate.
Excelsior
Education is much more than tuition. We believe that our youth need a variety of opportunities in order to become well-rounded members of society.
Excelsior Learning Center
An international facility for children ages 3-18. We provide a North American complete school curriculum, accredited by the Province of Ontario, Canada Ministry of Education.
Sponsorship
We provide education assistance to college students in the form of tuition grants and laptop computers.
Activities
We sponsor youth athletics by providing free space to practice. On-site sports include dance, boxing and jiu-jitsu.
We also provide painting and drawing supplies to local artists.
Nutrition
We provide feeding assistance to orphanages.
In addition, we partner with a neighborhood restaurant to provide daily meals to refugee street children.
La Femme Total
Congolese women have a history of entrepreneurship. In the midst of hardship, they constantly think of ways to support their families. FASCO is honored to partner with these domestic warriors to create opportunities for self-sustainability.
Micro Finance
We provide micro grants to widows and street vendors to expand their business.
Health
We provide medical outreaches, sanitary supplies and financial assistance with a focus on mothers.
CONNECT WITH US
Headquarters - 858 Avenue de Commerce, Quartier Lumumba, Commune Mbunya - Bunia, Ituri Province, DRC
Email - info@fascodrc.org
Phone/Whatsapp - +243 818802901
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