Report on the progress of a project - Exam preparation CAE (C1) OVERSEAS AID INTRODUCTION The aim of this report is to evaluate the progress of the project that we have been developing abroad for the last 4 months, check the initial objectives and the problems I have had to face during the time given. MAIN AIMS The main aim of the project was to support the national humanitarian entities that are working on field at Congo. Additionally, we wanted to gather second-hand clothes to donate there and, lastly, establish relationship with the local Government in order to encourage it to take political decisions to improve the living standard. CHALLENGES FACED Whereas supporting the entities and send material aid have been easy tasks to complete, relations with the Government have shown enormous difficulties. I tried to make contact with the Mayor of the city were we operate and he tried to persuade me to cease our interventions in the area. COPING WITH CHALLENGES Tackling the mentioned challenge was an experience that offered me the opportunity to get insight into the point of view of the institutions. Not only was I speaking with him but also with some collaborators and their speeches inspired me. I explained the pros and cons of our activities and how it would impact on their activities so that we would be able to cooperate rather than compete. Finally, we signed an agreement that was beneficial for every side. CONCLUSION To sum up, our activity in Congo is running correctly and we should continue working hard on it because we are being able to handle any problem that is arising. If we continued our work there, the lives of local communities would be importantly improved.