Water pump, Mambasa
Pygmy children
Pygmy soccer teams
Community meeting, Mambasa
Community meeting, Biakatu
Kilo Goldmine's commitment to corporate social responsibility has several facets - the KGL Community Fund, which promotes local social and economic development, job creation and training for Congolese citizens, environmental protection and workplace safety.
About the KGL Community Fund
The KGL Community Fund, a legally registered entity in Canada, was established in 2007 and is overseen by an independent board of directors. The main objectives of the Fund are to help the communities around the KGL exploration sites improve their lives:
- by building the capacity of these communities to identify their needs and establish priorities;
- by collaborating with stakeholders and interest groups to design, monitor, and evaluate programs and strategies; and,
- by partnering with local, national, and international organizations already in the area.
Consultations with community members indicate the need for programs in the areas of health, education and training, agriculture and animal husbandry, communications and general welfare.
May 2008
- Agricultural, apiculture and aquaculture training in two communities.
- Building complete - pygmy school and Land Administrator's offices.
April 2008
- Journalism and technical training at radio station.
March 2008
- Building begins on two projects: school for pygmies , Land Administrator's offices.
February 2008
- Dermatologist visit to two pygmy settlements.
Jan 2008 - Action Plan
Isiro Projects:
- Completion of piggery and livestock.
- Sewing machines for young mothers' program.
- Plot of land for agricultural training program for young mothers.
- Kitchen utensils for young mothers restaurant business.
- Motor cycle for orphanage (transport sick children to hospital and milk from farm).
Mambasa Projects (Pygmy settlements 1 and 2):
- School, washrooms, and office.
- Dermatologist's visit and treatment.
- Rehabilitation of administrator's office.
Dec 2007 - Follow-up Visit
- Discussions at community meetings in Mambasa and Isiro around community issues.
- Thirty-two organizations submitted written proposals.
- January 2008 project contracts signed with the following: KGL Fund Field Coordinator, University of Butembo Extension Services, the procurement manager and building contractor
Aug 2007 - Initial Visit and Needs Assessment
- Community meetings in Beni, Mambasa, and Biakatu with discussions around water, sanitation, health, schools, radio, sports and recreation.
- Thirty-two organizations submitted written proposals.
- A needs assessment based on the community meetings and submissions identified immediate projects.
