News & Updates

Sparks of Hope: Building Congo's Future Leaders
A Doctor's Discovery: How the Club of Leaders Transformed One Family's Educational Journey

On The Ground - Jan/Feb ‘25
In January, the Hebrone Community Learning Circle, composed of teachers, community members, and the MR team, came together to reflect on the past year…

Standing with Congo: Updates from the Ground
Rising Tensions in Congo. Stand With Us In Solidarity.

Meet Ryan Carter
Meet Ryan Carter – a photographer whose camera does far more than capture images; it tells stories of transformation, hope, and human potential…

On The Ground - Nov/Dec ‘24
During recent Club of Leaders (CoL) meetings, students have been actively involved in hands-on projects aimed at improving Hebrone School and its surrounding grounds…

Champions of Change: Celebrating Our Team and Board
Champions of Change: Celebrating Our Team and Board
Gratitude and Growth: A Congo Update This Thanksgiving
Picture a tiny school perched on a sandy hill outside Kinshasa, overlooking the majestic Congo River – this was the backdrop of our recent trip to meet with our Malembe Rise team and the remarkable Club of Leaders…

Club of Leaders Evaluation Insights - November ‘24
Our evaluation data shows a 5:1 impact ratio, where each Club of Leaders facilitator influences the teaching methods of five teachers in partner schools…

On The Ground - Sept/Oct ‘24
In September, stakeholders at Hebrone School came together to discuss effective teaching strategies, explore the concept of sustainability, and develop plans to strengthen collaboration between the school and the local community…

On The Ground - July/August ‘24
The Malembe Rise (MR) team, in partnership with the students, has successfully formed focus groups that include parents, church leaders, local hygiene agents, NGO leaders, and community leaders...


On The Ground - May/June ‘24
Students from the CoL recently conducted a thorough walkthrough of the Hebrone community…

On The Ground - March/April ‘24
Director Misala, director of Hebrone School and champion of the Club of Leaders, passed away in March…


On The Ground - Jan/Feb 2024
To start off 2024, the primary teachers were asked to video a lesson for evaluation and reflection…


On The Ground - Nov/Dec 2023
The last two months of 2023 focused on collecting data to evaluate the CoL…

On The Ground - Sept/Oct 2023
A new school year has begun at Hebron and the CoL welcomed 130 students to its first meeting…

On The Ground - July/August 2023
The CoL has spent the last few months in the community raising awareness about good hygiene practices and the difference that students can make when empowered…