Congo Initiative

The work of transformation in eastern Congo is not done alone. It is part of a larger story of the global Church.

Through partnerships, prayer and shared mission, churches and individuals around the world are walking alongside UCBC students and their communities. Together, we are learning from one another, encouraging one another and participating in God’s work of renewal.

This is what mission looks like today—not one-directional, but mutual. A global community joined in faith, hope and a shared calling to serve.

For 20 years, this work has been about people.

Students becoming leaders.
Communities building solutions.
Hope taking root.

Help us raise $20,000 to continue the story.

Give today → congoinitiative.org/give

“Choosing UCBC has been an underrated blessing that I cannot overlook. I am entirely grateful for the 4 years passed at UCBC, which have indeed left an unforgettable footprint in my life. UCBC has molded me into the person I have become today, the values of Tuko Pamoja which have remained constant in me, the lessons taught at chapel which don’t go unheard but suddenly become a habit, the time of great discoveries of potentials that I never thought existed in me, the group of women’s voices that gives us the opportunity to integrate with other women and make us believe that we matter and that we can achieve anything if we believe in ourselves, and this in turn helps us build our confidence, our lecturers who make learning feel easy and for their patience. Today, as I leave not as I came, my heart is full of gratitude and prayer to keep the good values I acquired. I am very positive and optimistic about the future.”

- Sonia Kamanda, 2025 UCBC Graduate

Eastern DRC is facing yet another crisis. An Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province has already claimed dozens of lives and continues to spread, bringing renewed fear and uncertainty to communities already enduring years of conflict and instability.

Families in places like Bunia and Mongbwalu have faced displacement, violence, and ongoing insecurity — and now a deadly contagious disease. Please keep the people of eastern Congo in your thoughts and prayers as health workers and local communities work urgently to contain the outbreak and care for those affected.

Read more and monitor the situation at bit.ly/Ebola2026APNews.

What does student life look like when it’s centered on purpose?

At UCBC, it’s vibrant, relational and deeply formative. Students aren’t just earning degrees—they’re building friendships, serving together and becoming part of a growing network of changemakers across Congo and beyond.

From campus activities to community engagement, student life is where ideas are shared, leadership is practiced and a shared vision for transformation takes root.

These connections don’t end at graduation—they continue as a lifelong network committed to building a more just and flourishing society.

20 years of impact. One shared goal.

We’re raising $20,000 this spring to invest in the next chapter of Congo Initiative.

From student scholarships to community transformation, every gift helps move this work forward.

Join us → congoinitiative.org/give

In honor of the many women we celebrated this past weekend, we want to take a minute to celebrate the women who lead, nurture and shape the future of Congo—often in quiet, powerful ways.

At UCBC, the Nyota Leadership Program is investing in young women who are stepping into that calling with courage and vision. These students are growing as leaders in their families, churches and communities—equipped to bring lasting change in eastern Congo.

Their stories remind us that leadership is not just about position, but about influence, integrity and service.

We celebrate the next generation of women leaders they are inspiring.