Funding school scholarships for girls in DRC

Location:
Rural areas of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Context:
Girls in rural areas of the DRC face numerous barriers to accessing education, including extreme poverty, long distances to school, gender-based discrimination, early marriage, unwanted pregnancies, and sexual violence. The school enrollment rate for girls is extremely low: only 38% in rural areas compared to 11% in urban areas.

In 2023, approximately 74.6% of the Congolese population lived on less than $2.15 per day, making education costs unaffordable for many families.

Project Objective:
To implement a scholarship program enabling girls from underprivileged communities to access secondary education, higher education, or vocational training (e.g., management, accounting, electrical work, painting, or interior decorating).

Expected Impact:

• Increased access to education for vulnerable girls
• Development of practical vocational skills
• Reduction of poverty-related risks (early marriage, violence, economic dependency)
• Empowerment of girls and accumulated contributions to their communities

Project Budget:

• Total needed: $8,000
• Amount raised so far: $0
• Fundraising platform: GlobalGiving
• Goal: Reach full funding target through donor support on the platform

Call to Action:
Every donation helps transform the life of a young girl in the DRC. By funding her education, you empower her to break the cycle of poverty and build a better future for herself and those around her.