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Dr. N'Kwim on women at Université Protestante au Congo (UPC)
Dr. Robert N'Kwim talking about the abundance of women at UPC and how they are contributing to building a stronger Congo.
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Checking on my investments in Congo
I invest in Education Congo to provide scholarships to Congolese university students who d
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Determined student in her 4th year of studying management at Université Protestante au Congo
Grace Banza Ilunga has been a scholarship beneficiary for four years.
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Student body president of computer science department is first in his family to attend university
Michael lost his father at an early age, but other relatives stepped in to help pay for his education prior to university.
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Medical student plans to treat war refugees in Eastern Congo
"As soon as I finish medical school, I plan to return to my home in Ituri Province to treat war refugees who can't afford medical care."
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Economics student plans to help young girls to pursue higher education
To be helped by people I didn't even know taught me a lot of things—and when I can, I too will try to help people like you have.
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The growing computer science department at Université Protestante au Congo
Every year, more and more women are applying to UPC's computer science school. This year 30% of first-year students enrolled are women.
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From harrowing canoe trips to scholarship recipient…
Imagine having to carry your sick child to the river on a hot humid day in the Congo. …You then embark on a 3+hour journey…
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Université Protestante au Congo graduates like Celeste are essential contributors to Congo’s development from within
“Education is to me one of the pillars of the development of my country,” declares Celeste Mujinga Musasa, a 2017 graduate of Université...
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Misenga Ntumba shares her story
My academic journey started in 2009, when I had just graduated from state school in Kananga. I was 18 years old and wanted to apply for...
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Education Congo scholarships that are making a difference
Kasololo M. Kasololo, age 23 and eldest of five siblings, lives in a municipality about 30 minutes’ walk from the university. He is a...
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