Quick Facts
When a person’s basic needs are met, they have the best chance for success. One of the most impactful ways to help children is by providing them with the tools and support for education. By giving them access to learning, you unlock opportunities and empower them to shape their own futures. We believe every child deserves an education.
For as little as $55 a month, you can sponsor a child at the Ephphata School in the Democratic Republic of Congo, giving them access to education and a brighter future. Your support helps provide the resources they need to thrive and succeed.
About Democratic Republic of Congo
Capital: Kinshasa
Language: French, Kituba, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Population: 108.4 million
Location: DR Congo is located in central Africa and it is is bounded to the north by the Central African Republic and South Sudan; to the east by Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania; to the southeast by Zambia; and to the southwest by Angola.
Religion: Christianity is the predominant religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with Catholicism and Protestantism being its main denominations.
Education: While the Democratic Republic of Congo has made progress in achieving universal access to primary education, with a rise in net attendance rates, challenges remain, including low preschool enrolment, high dropout rates, and barriers like costs for poor households.