Welcome to the DR Congo Education Foundation, a Congolese-led educational platform dedicated to providing quality education for the Congolese diaspora on its history, heritage and culture. We were founded in 2019 by the desire to provide the diaspora with locations where they can receive a structured historical education on the DRC. This is important and fundamentally necessary for building a peop
le that is in connection with their country, have strong patriotism and a clear understanding of what it means to be Congolese. We are driven by the collective belief that there is a more inclusive way to transform the lives of Congolese diaspora and ultimately the DRC which we believe is through education. Our belief is that situational vaccination is more effective than medication as it deals with the potential issues before they arise, and we believe that this vaccination is our education. By proactively educating ourselves and in particular the younger generation, we are raising up effective leaders and change makers in the diaspora, building their patriotism and self identity in the DRC to support the many projects and movements taking place in the DRC and for the DRC. In order to therefore significantly improve, the focus should be on education. As a man once said
“Education is the Most Powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela. DRCEF attempts to tackle just that, founded from the belief that education is fundamental for any substantial change for the DRC and its people.
