Our Projects
Revive Congo is a Non-profit organisation founded by Pamela Abiola and Lakeisha Kayoka in 2012.
IT Skills Centre – Empowering Young Adults in Kinshasa
During a 2023 visit to Kinshasa, our Founders met with local stakeholders across sectors to understand the key skill gaps among young adults. A consistent concern was the lack of basic IT skills, such as creating a CV or using productivity tools.
Upon returning to the UK, our research confirmed that only 23% of the DRC population possesses IT skills. Given the DRC’s vital role in global tech through its natural resources, this gap was alarming.
In response, we launched our IT Skills Centre in 2024 to equip young Congolese adults with practical digital skills—from using Microsoft Office for CVs and business budgeting to leveraging the internet for income. Our aim is to boost employment, support entrepreneurs, and ensure no one is left behind in the digital age.
Summer Youth Programme
We organise annual summer Youth programmes, dedicated to all young people.
Our free Programme covers various topics including: the History of Congo, the culture of Congo, project management and business, mental health awareness and career advice to help young people flourish in their community.
Charity Football Tournament
Revive Congo organises a football tournament once every year to encourage unity among young people, for our supporters to have fun and to also raise some money towards educating young people in the DRC.
Primary Education Project
Our goal is to provide access to primary education for children in the DRC by paying for school fees, as well as supporting our partner Mission Marie orphanage based in Kinshasa with developing an adequate learning environment for children living in poverty, particularly those in orphanages through providing equipment necessary to aid their learning or basic needs.
