As we peer into a new year with all the unknown and expectation it holds, we also take a moment to reflect on this last year, and invite you to join us for a short journey to Congo. Because of your partnership and investment in Action Kivu, women like Faida and Ernata are able to start small businesses, earning income to feed their children and send them to school. More families are receiving goats as our animal husbandry program grows, and more girls and women denied an education are learning to read and write and acquire skills to launch new businesses in sewing and farming and bread-making.When you take action by investing in hope, you are the change we need in this world, and we are grateful. Please take a moment to connect with the kids and women in our Congo community, and share with your friends, family, and colleagues to let them know why you are investing in the lives of the people of Congo.Happy new year from our family to you and yours!