RDC 15 – LET'S HELP THEM STUDY
Project Location
Butembo is a town in the province of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located in the northeast of the country, west of the Virunga Mountains. It is one of the nine socioeconomic cities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Recently, the population of North Kivu has experienced unimaginable and extreme atrocities. We observe the endless increase of armed groups and the return of the M23 rebels. A situation that creates desperation, isolation and unprecedented armed banditry in the city of Butembo. To help the young people, we have taken the initiative to help them wherever possible.
Project description
With this project, our community of Comboni Sisters wants to offer eight young students from Butembo, Beni, Bunia Oicha, Isiro and Kaseghe the opportunity to study by paying academic fees. We are convinced that education is the key to building a future of peace and local development.
Objectives
- Help girls pay for their university studies, facilitating their success in academic studies
- Help train leaders for peace and local and regional development
Beneficiaries
Direct: 8 university students
Indirect: families
Local contribution
Girls' families contribute program fees and other personal needs of the girls.
Referent sister of the project: Sr. Bernadette Idey
Project's costs