Eastern Congo Initiative

ECI envisions an eastern Congo vibrant with abundant opportunities for economic and social development, where a robust civil society can flourish.

Founded by Ben Affleck, the Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI) is the first U.S. based advocacy and grant-making initiative wholly focused on working with and for the people of eastern Congo. We envision an eastern Congo vibrant with abundant opportunities for economic and social development, where a robust civil society can flourish. ECI believes that local, community-based approaches are essential to creating a sustainable and successful society in eastern Congo.

We believe public and private partnerships, combined with advocacy that drives increased attention and public policy change, will create new opportunities for the people of eastern Congo.

To learn more, we hope you'll take a moment to watch and share this short film:
http://youtu.be/uVpiD-wbXmE