She is determined to learn.
We provide education. Mentorship. Opportunity.
Girls’ education in the Democratic Republic of Congo is urgent — and deeply underfunded. This video introduces who we are, what we do, and the locally led solutions we are building. Video credit: Elisha Abumba
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, too many girls grow up with interrupted schooling and limited opportunities.
Conflict disrupts classrooms. Poverty narrows choices. Gender inequality restricts access — especially in fields where women have long been excluded.
Education here is not automatic. It requires persistence — from girls who are determined to learn, and from communities willing to stand behind them.
Today, only half of girls complete secondary school. Even fewer access vocational training. And far fewer enter traditionally male-dominated professions. (UNESCO, ILO)
These are not abstract statistics. They reflect daily reality.
But change is possible — and already underway.
At Young Women Emerge, we walk beside girls who refuse to give up. We remove practical barriers to secondary education and support young women entering vocational pathways — including in fields where women are rarely represented.
Through education, hands-on training, and long-term mentorship, we expand opportunity — not only for individual girls, but for the communities that will follow their lead.
You can be part of this. Here’s how:
Our approach is practical and locally led — not only keeping girls in school, but supporting young women to enter fields where they have long been excluded.
Education
Education is the first step toward lasting change.
We help girls complete secondary school by removing the barriers that keep them out of class — covering school fees, supplies, meals, uniforms, and hygiene kits.
When these obstacles are lifted, girls can stay in school and build the future they are determined to create — including pathways into fields where women are rarely represented.
Vocational Training
Skills open doors to economic independence — and to spaces where women have long been excluded.
We support motivated young women in gaining hands-on training, including in traditionally male-dominated fields such as mechanics, construction, and driving.
To remove financial barriers, YWE covers enrollment fees, course and exam costs, tools, training supplies, internship or apprenticeship fees, and hygiene kits.
With the right skills and support, young women don’t just enter new fields — they reshape expectations.
Mentorship
Mentorship builds confidence, leadership, and long-term resilience.
We connect girls with consistent guidance and supportive peer cohorts — creating spaces where they can grow in confidence, strengthen life skills, and stay on track academically.
Our mentorship focuses on leadership development, life skills, educational support, and community engagement.
When one girl rises with the support of another, both grow — and so do the communities around them.
“To girls and women everywhere, I issue a simple invitation. My sisters, my daughters, my friends; find your voice.”
— President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, First woman president in Africa & Nobel Peace Prize winner
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