It’s time to change aid, for good.
Congo faces some of the world’s toughest challenges.
Help solve these problems by supporting the brilliance of those living them.
Let’s make an impact that lasts.
Outside aid is well-intentioned, but it creates a rotating door of unreliable services. Eastern Congo Initiative empowers local communities to drive their own solutions and prioritize long-term change. Join us in working shoulder-to-shoulder with Congolese communities.
Congolese startups have
received training and support
Survivors of sexual and gender based violence have received justice through the courts
Liters of clean, safe water provided in 2023
Congo is a place of boundless potential
ECI envisions an eastern Congo vibrant with opportunities for social and economic development, where a robust civil society and women can flourish
Support Us Today, Build Tomorrow
Together with Congolese innovators, we are revolutionizing how the world approaches humanitarian aid. Our projects don’t end with a grant cycle, but launch from it. Let’s build a brighter future, faster than ever before.
Before launching operations in Zones 9 and 10 supported by @caterpillarinc, we started with testing the water families rely on every day.
Each pouch represents a household’s stored drinking water. The teal color tells a troubling story, indicating dangerously high levels of E. coli.
After just five days of door-to-door assessments, the results were clear: nearly 95% of water sources tested were contaminated.
Today, these two areas are thriving, serving thousands with clean, reliable Asili water.
Because water and health go hand in hand.
Access to safe water is one of the most effective ways to prevent disease, protect children, and strengthen communities.
On World Health Day, we are reminded that true health begins with clean water, made possible through prevention and sustained with dignity.
#WorldHealthDay #Asili #SafeWater #WaterQuality #GlobalHealth
In 2024, Asili installed a 5,000-liter water tank at Buhimba Primary School, providing nearly 900 students and staff with reliable access to clean water. 💧
“This brings great joy to the teachers as well as the students who have difficulty finding drinking water. Many thanks to the donors for making this possible because water is life.”
—Principal Odette
We’re still in touch with Principal Odette, who continues to share heartwarming photos and videos of Buhimba`s children drinking safe water.
A simple reminder that this work doesn’t end with installation, it continues in every life it reaches. 💙
📸Wivine Ngango
#Asili #WaterIsLife #CleanWater
“I’m grateful for the care and support Asili provides to its patients. The medical treatment is thorough, and the cleanliness is always maintained. We feel like we’re in a safe and welcoming environment, both for ourselves and our children.”
Rehema, a mother and resident of Panzi, choses Asili for her family`s healthcare needs.
#Asili #AsiliHealthcare #Dignity #HighQualityServices
Every mother deserves a safe place to bring new life into the world.
This year, we are looking forward to bringing the Mudusa Maternity to life, a dedicated space where women can give birth safely, receive compassionate care from our dedicated team, and continue their journey with the support they need before and after delivery.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to @rsp.design for creating the architectural renderings that help bring this vision to life.
Take a moment to explore these beautiful images of what will soon become a reality, with the maternity building to be constructed just behind the existing clinic.
We invite you to be part of this important effort. Your support will help ensure that mothers in Mudusa have access to the care they deserve.
Link in bio to support this project.
#Asili #AsiliHealthcare #MaternalHealth #HealthyMomsHealthyBabies #Dignity #drc #rdc
Water is the foundation for thriving communities. 💧
In eastern Congo, access to safe water is not always guaranteed. Yet every single day, the Asili water network is working to change that reality for families and communities.
Through our growing network of 69 water stations, thousands of people gain reliable access to clean, safe water. This means fewer waterborne illnesses, healthier children, and more time for families to focus on school, work, and opportunity.
Behind this work is an incredible team rooted in the communities they serve. Across the network, 84 Water Mamas welcome families while 27 skilled plumbers maintain the pipelines and systems that keep water flowing, all guided by a dedicated local leadership team ensuring everything runs smoothly and sustainably.
Together, they make clean water possible.
On World Water Day, we celebrate the people behind the pipes, the water stations that continue to flow, and the daily commitment to dignity, health, and a better future.
Clean water changes everything. 💙
#WorldWaterDay #CleanWater #CommunityImpact #DRC #Asili
This water kiosk, built in 2014 during our very first community pilot, tells a powerful story. An entire generation of children here has grown up never knowing life without reliable, clean water.
This is what long-term investment looks like. This is what lasting change feels like.
As World Water Day approaches this weekend, it’s a reminder that access to clean water does not just improve lives, it transforms futures.
#worldwaterday #water #drc #cleanwater #Asili
Our Asili Clinics provide essential healthcare and laboratory services, delivering quality care while honoring the dignity of every patient. Our dedicated medical teams are always ready to welcome and support families like Charlotte’s, ensuring her son and others receive the care they deserve. 💙🏥
#AsiliClinic #HealthcareHeroes #QualityCare #Asili
Celebrating our incredible Water Mamas on International Women’s Day 👩🏾💼💧
These extraordinary women manage our Asili water points with leadership, integrity, and love.
Because of them:
🚰 Children drink safe water every day
📚 Kids spend more time in school, less time walking for water
💡 Business owners can confidently use clean water to grow their enterprises
👪🏿Families stay healthier and avoid preventable illness
They don`t just provide water. They provide stability. They provide possibility. They are the heartbeat of their communities and they deserve to be seen.
To the Water Mamas: You are seen. You are valued. You are essential.
If her work moves you, stand with her today to ensure she can unlock that gate tomorrow and every day after. Link to give in bio.
#WaterMamas #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #Asili #Congo #CleanWater #WomenOfCongo #HopeFlows #GiveWater
"My motivation is the willingness and joy to serve my community, which has long suffered from clean water shortage." - Mama Marie, Mudaka Water Mama
She carries a key. And with it clean water, health, and hope for hundreds of families. 🔑
International Women`s Day is this weekend and this year, we are celebrating our Water Mamas. 💧👩🏾💼
We are reminded what leadership, courage, and commitment actually looks like.
Honor her strength today. Link in bio.
#WaterMamas #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #Asili #CleanWater #drc #rdc #WomenWhoLead
January is a time for fresh starts, new goals, and big hopes for the year ahead.
Here is one that truly lasts: becoming a monthly donor.
Monthly giving is simple, automatic, and powerful. Together, recurring supporters help fuel Congolese-led projects bringing clean water, healthcare, and essential support to families and communities month after month.
Monthly gifts have helped meet various essential needs, from water management tools and vision care kits to breastfeeding guides in all of our clinics (pictured).
💛 Join our monthly giving community and be a steady force for good all year long.
👉 Link in bio
#2026 #MonthlyGiving #NewYearsResolution #MakeAnImpact #Asili #AsiliHealthcare
Excited to share another one of our upcoming projects for 2026!
In partnership with @worldimpactrotary and Rotary Club Bukavu Amani, we plan to launch a pilot program in South Kivu to support children under five, nearly half of whom face chronic malnutrition.
This initial project will screen and treat ~240 children for moderate acute malnutrition through a community-led approach that boosts early detection, treatment, and follow-up care.
#Asili #AsiliHealthcare #HealthyChildren #Rotary #2026 #drc #rdc
Last year, just 10 days after reopening from conflict-related disruptions, 65 pregnant women lined up for prenatal care at our Mudaka clinic. Their presence spoke volumes, highlighting both the need for care and the deep trust the community places in Asili.
This year, we are taking the next step.
We plan to expand by adding a maternity building directly behind the clinic, creating a safe, accessible space for mothers and newborns. This expansion will help reduce complications, support healthy deliveries, and save lives.
We look forward to what’s ahead and to welcoming even more mothers with the care and dignity they deserve. 💙
#Asili #AsiliHealthcare #MaternalHealth #HealthyMomsHealthyBabies #Dignity #drc #rdc
