Eastern Congo Initiative Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Eastern Congo Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing economic and social development in eastern Congo, with the aim of fostering a thriving civil society. It emphasizes local, community-based approaches as central to building a successful society in the region, and pursues public-private partnerships along with advocacy to influence public policy and draw attention to Congo’s development needs. Its work targets communities in eastern Congo and the civil-society networks and partners that support them, aiming to expand local opportunities through collaborative development. ECI links on-the-ground efforts with policy engagement and resource mobilization to strengthen development outcomes. It is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates as a small-to-mid-sized nonprofit. In August 2020, Nespresso Deutschland GmbH partnered with ECI to improve access to water and health services and to promote sustainable coffee farming.