The Democratic Republic of Congo has been at the centre of one of the deadliest conflicts since the Second World War, resulting in a crushed economy and a virtually non-existent infrastructure. 2.2 million people have been internally displaced and it is estimated that 4.6 million children have been deprived of their education, including 2.5 million girls.
The Eastern region of the country has been most severely affected with 80% of families having to flee their homes. This has disrupted children’s education and, since many qualified people have left the country, there is a significant lack of skilled teachers.
Children in Crisis in DRC
Children in Crisis, working in partnership with local organisation Eben-Ezer Minsitries International, is improving the quality of primary school education in the remote high plateau region of South Kivu in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- School Building - Children in Crisis runs school building programmes, providing learning spaces for hundreds of children
- Teacher Training - Children in Crisis train teachers in basic teaching methods, lesson planning, peace and health education. The teachers are taught to make lessons more engaging by encouraging the children to participate.
- Girls' Education - Children in Crisis is supporting the production of plays which are performed in churches and other community spaces to promote the importance of girls attending school.
