MICRO FINANCE MEETING

We met with the National Director of the Ministry of Micro-Credit for the DRC. He is at the head ot the table. Left to right: Sue, Elder Moon, Moi, Olivier, the Director Thierry, His associate, Rodrick. The Ministry was created in 20ll by the President to promote "autonomie" self-sufficiency among the disadvantaged class in the DRC. Two thousand women from the four divisions of Kinshasa, plus three thousand young people of promise, will be trained and assisted in establishing small business with the end result to become self sustaining. The program will be rolled out across the DRC in collaboration with religious, NGOs, and other capable groups that strive to improve living conditions for the people of the DRC. The Church will collaborate by expanding the Interweave program that teaches good business practices, and living standards that create a well rounded individual bound for success. The Interweave program has been in operation for awhile and has graduated many students, many to successful small enterprises. We will publicize the effort. Rodrick is our main local media person who helps spread the word. http://www.digitalcongo.net/This is the URL for the digital journal where Rodrick is employed.