CPAD is a Congolese NGO, which is based in Kinshasa (The DRC). Its key objectives are, among others, promotion of peace and social dialogue, fight against poverty, promotion of gender, and support to under-privileged youth.
“MONUSCO Quick Impact Project (QIP) is helping to train 50 Congolese Women in information technology, marketing, English language, and sewing. The NGO “Congo-Paix et Actions pour le Développement” (CPAD) has been implementing the project since May 2013.
Several companies also are supporting the QIP project, including Sodeico (a Congolese recruitment agency), G.H. Investment Sprl, (a Congolese telecom and renewable energy company), Bank of Africa, and Dstv. They provided their expertise by delivering presentations during the marketing course. For instance, on 15 May 2013, Mr. Gilbert Nkuli Yen Yengani, Chief Executive Officer of G.H. Investment Sprl, shared his experience on how to become an entrepreneur during the marketing course. Check out video.
Through this project, MONUSCO is contributing to upgrading skills of these young women to boost their chances on the job market. For further details on the project, Check out the article released in Echos de la MONUSCO and some pictures.
The graduation ceremony is due to take place soon.
This project is monitored by Laure Gnassou, Economic Affairs Officer from Political Affairs Division, who is assisted by Aline Gerembaya from the same division.
Other CPAD activities include support to Pygmy children to go to school in Lomela (Eastern Kasai), a healthcare center in Kinshasa, as well as river transport of agricultural produce from Eolo (Bandundu) and Lomela (Eastern Kasai).