In a ceremony held in Limete, south of Kinshasa, the foundation "Soki Kalaki Michel" (Foskam) distributed business funds to young people and women as part of its "Coup de pouce" (Boost) operation. This initiative aims to provide vulnerable individuals with the means to start generating income and become financially autonomous. The program is aligned with the national policy led by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, focusing on employment, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation.
According to Michel Soki, President of Foskam, the fight against poverty should not be limited to assistance but rather focus on creating conditions that enable young people and women to become actors in their own economic empowerment. He emphasized that a small initial capital or equipment can be the starting point for a journey towards autonomy and wealth creation with hard work, discipline, and perseverance.
The "Coup de pouce" operation is an expression of solidarity that gives the first step towards autonomy. Soki highlighted that the ambition is to see the emergence of more Congolese millionaires and entrepreneurs who create wealth through their work and leadership. The foundation's policy is to provide a little support to help them start an income-generating activity, accompany them to grow, and enable them to undertake and exit poverty sustainably.
Clarise Ndjeka, one of the beneficiaries, expressed gratitude to Foskam for the support and promised to use the funds wisely, with determination and hard work. She emphasized that the initiative will help her and others get out of unemployment and poverty. Ndjeka assured Soki that they will make him proud and not disappoint him.
The initiative is part of the national dynamic led by President Tshisekedi, which prioritizes employment, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation. Foskam's program aims to empower women and young people to become economically autonomous and contribute to the country's economic transformation. The foundation's efforts align with the government's goals to reduce poverty and promote economic growth.
The distribution of business funds to women and young people in Kinshasa is a significant step towards promoting economic empowerment and reducing poverty. The program's impact will be closely monitored, and its success could lead to similar initiatives in other parts of the country. Foskam's "Coup de pouce" operation has the potential to make a positive difference in the lives of many Congolese people.
The Congolese press agency (ACP) reported that the ceremony was attended by various stakeholders, and the initiative has generated significant interest and support from the community. The program's outcomes will be crucial in determining its sustainability and potential for replication in other regions. Key stakeholders will likely continue to monitor the progress of the beneficiaries and assess the overall impact of the initiative.
Key points
- The foundation "Soki Kalaki Michel" (Foskam) has launched an initiative to provide financial support to women and young people in Kinshasa to help them become economically autonomous.
- The program is aligned with the national policy led by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, focusing on employment, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation.
- The initiative aims to provide vulnerable individuals with the means to start generating income and become financially autonomous.
