Organizations Filed Purposes:
Organization's Mission The mission of Congo Initiative USA is to promote Christian higher education, leadership formation, and community transformation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This mission will be accomplished by, among other means, providing financial and personnel support for Congo Initiative - Universite Chretienne Bilingue du Congo, an educational institution
Education, Training, and Scholarship: This program includes: a)university and primary educational programs purposed to train and nurture ethical leaders to be agents of change throughout Congolese society; and b) professional development for teachers and other staff to equip them with pedagogical skills (and in some cases, advanced degrees) that are consistent with CI-USA's unique philosophy of education; and c) other strategic capacity building and professional development initiatives, such as training for jurists, pastors, and others.
Facilities and Infrastructure: This program is focused on the development and maintenance of property and infrastructure services which support all of the other programs.
Community Support and Development: a) Counseling and Peacebuilding; this program consists of interventions focused on psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual healing, including various types of individual and group professional counseling, parenting seminars, ethnic reconciliation activities, and more. b) Entrepreneurship and Economic Development; this initiative is focused on providing business training, start-up capital investments, mentoring, and other resources that are needed to create and sustain successful enterprises that will create jobs for the community. c) Partnership Development; this program includes awareness-raising activities for the general public about Congo, as well as work to strengthen and expand partnerships with individuals, foundations, and churches.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Cullen Rodgers-Gates | President | 40 | $70,000 |
| Chris Woodard | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Timothy Shaw | Chairman | 5 | $0 |
| John David Bower | Director | 1 | $0 |
| John Gemmill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Margaret Mwenda | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ruth Reynard | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kaswera Kasali | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev David Kasali | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Meridith Joss | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Chappel | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Sinclair | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kasereka Kasomo | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Paul Tshihamba | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Barrett Mc Ray | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David Bebb | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Chelsie Chan | Vice Chairman | 2 | $0 |
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