THIS MONTH , THE 19 TH CLASS COMMENCES , BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES TO 1,649
– a vast network of leaders invested in creating a more just and equitable Congo . Over this past year amidst the challenges of the pandemic , City of Joy continued to thrive , adding components to fortify the program from natural beauty techniques to awareness training about ovarian cancer . Staff and women have also become adept at Covid protocols and go out into the world sharing these learnings with their communities .