Our Mission

To empower young Congolese entrepreneurs in the diaspora and at home with the tools, mentorship, and funding needed to transform adversity into innovation.

At Kwetu-Startups, we provide a transparent, fair platform where grit replaces privilege. For just R500/year, members unlock access to global mentorship, expert coaching, and the chance to win R1 million in project funding every month.

Our mission is to unite Congolese resilience with international expertise, creating thriving, self-sustaining businesses that restore dignity, create jobs, and prove that peace grows from prosperity—not empty promises.

Through innovation, collaboration, and shared ownership, Kwetu-Startups is building a future where Congolese solutions lead global change.

Our Vision

We envision a Democratic Republic of Congo where the wounds of displacement and conflict are transformed into blueprints for innovation — and where every Congolese entrepreneur, regardless of background or privilege, holds the power to build lasting change.

Through Kwetu-Startups, we are pioneering a self-sustaining ecosystem where R500/year subscriptions unlock access to global mentorship, blockchain-tracked funding, and R1 million grants awarded monthly to bold, high-impact ventures.

Our signature "Pray & Breakfast" gatherings unite communities in reflection and collaboration, blending ancestral wisdom with strategic vision.

With trusted partnerships across South Africa, Belgium, the U.S., and the Congolese diaspora, we are not just building businesses — we are nurturing a new generation of leaders, who will turn collective trauma into economic revival, and code Congo's renaissance.

Our Values

At Kwetu-Startups, we reject handouts and champion self-made success. We empower Congolese youth — in the diaspora and at home — through R500/year access to mentorship, transparent project funding, and practical resilience-building that proves grit is greater than privilege.

Our algorithmic selection model ensures fairness, while our blockchain-based system guarantees accountability. We proudly blend ancestral pride with modern innovation, working alongside global partners from Belgium to Silicon Valley.

Our "Pray and Breakfast" events are sacred spaces where spiritual reflection meets strategy, and where trust is rebuilt one conversation at a time.

At Kwetu-Startups, every rand earned plants seeds for the future — because we don't just build businesses, we rebuild mindsets, restore trust, and shape a Congo where trauma becomes triumph.

Community Support

At Kwetu-Startups, we believe in supporting our community beyond entrepreneurship. In the unfortunate event of a member's passing, the organization provides a contribution of R15,000 to the family as a sign of solidarity and care.

This financial support is designed to offer immediate relief during difficult times, reflecting our commitment to stand together as one Congolese family.

By fostering this culture of mutual assistance, Kwetu-Startups not only empowers economic growth but also strengthens the social bonds that hold our community united, ensuring no member faces hardship alone.