About Education Congo's named funds
- mary sanichas
- Sep 16
- 2 min read
Named funds are a lasting way to support higher education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Funds can be established with a relatively low starting amount, then added to online by anyone and at any time. It's an easy way for groups or families to support one fund in honor of someone or something significant to them.
Once the fund reaches $25,000, its earnings begin to pay out the following year—and continue to pay out year after year thereafter.
Education Congo takes a disciplined approach to named fund payouts that protects the value of our assets while also providing reliable financial support to its partner universities in the DR Congo, regardless of market fluctuations.
According to the National Philanthropic Trust, "In 2024, the largest source of charitable giving came from individuals… with double-digit growth in gifts for public-society benefit organizations (19.5%), international affairs (17.7%) and education (13.2%)."
And in 2025, with the radical reduction in US government support for education and international development, individual contributions are now more important than ever.
Education Congo offers a strong track record for strengthening higher education within the Democratic Republic of Congo—a country with tremendous wealth in natural resources that are of tremendous global significance.
If you would like to support higher education to build capacity in this critical country, consider adding to one of Education Congo's existing named funds—or even establishing your own. Scroll down to read about some of our named funds.
To donate to any of our 50+ existing funds click here or email us if you are interested is starting your own fund. Online donations are processed through our secure portal at DonorPerfect.
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