Author: Semen Africa

The Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Foundation: a pillar of effort in the DRC

Initiated by the First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Foundation is committed to the well-being of the Congolese people. It targets the most vulnerable in particular. It focuses on four main areas: education, health, the fight against gender-based violence and the empowerment of women. These areas of intervention promote the value and freedom of women, considered essential to progress and innovation. The foundation stresses the importance of hard work, ethics, patience and perseverance in its efforts to strengthen society.

World Education Day, an even greater challenge for Africa

According to UNESCO figures, this is a major challenge: around 20% of 6-11 year-olds do not attend school, with the rate rising to 33% for 12-14 year-olds and 60% for 15-17 year-olds. In Niger, for example, the average number of years of schooling is estimated at 3, while in Mali and Sudan it is barely better, at 4. Among girls, Niger has the lowest school enrolment rate in the world, at less than 60%.

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