Democratic Republic of Congo
Anvil Social Development Program
Anvil Mining Company
January 200 - May 2011
Building on success of the longest running WORTH programs in Africa, Pact is partnering with the Anvil Mining Company on a new WORTH program in the DRC. As an integral component of the Anvil Social Development Program, WORTH is contributing to program's objectives of:
- Mobilizing communities to create participatory development committees, planning processes, and effective channels of communication
- Increasing food security and household income in targeted communities
- Establishing and building the capacity of local NGOs and other community based organizations
As participants in this program, WORTH groups and Pact's local implementing partners are contributing to sustainable community driven initiatives that help address the social and economic needs of women and vulnerable groups. In particular, WORTH groups are providing alternative livelihood options to former female artesian miners through savings and micro-enterprise skills.
Emerging results
Over 900 women are currently being reached through this program. Many group members have already begun creating or expanding micro-enterprises ranging from provision of services to agriculture. Local partners have carried out a variety of trainings to support women's income generating initiatives and group activities.
