ACT for Congo creates a structured tier of external support for its partner organizations, recognizing that a self-sufficient local organization will thrive in a network of partnerships and by complying with international standards of development.

ACT for Congo and its partners are experienced in managing large grants and the financial and logistical reporting for the grants.

ACT for Congo has grant agreements with its partners. They are the ones who prioritize research; ACT for Congo helps them improve their surveys and analysis. They collect data and provide reporting, both narrative and financial. They self-evaluate and are audited in Goma by an international auditor (the same company that Oxfam uses).

ACT for Congo helps partners evaluate their programs, drawing on outside evaluation help from experts in the field. We currently work with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Serena Cosgrove of Seattle University.

Site visits and frequent contact by teleconference and email are part of how ACT for Congo maintains strong partnerships. We support innovation based on local experience and place a high value on responsible relationships and trust.

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