The importance of training young girls at the Gombe technical high school
As part of its commitment to the education of young girls, Sicomines SA recently donated school equipment to the Gombe technical high school in Kinshasa. The award ceremony took place on October 11, 2023 in the presence of Grace Sasesula, representative of Sicomines SA, Jackie Bapile, prefect of studies, and Father Romain Nyanga, provincial coordinator of Catholic Convention Schools (ECCATH).
This donation is of great importance for the school, because it will improve the quality of training for the young girls who study there. Grace Kasesula from Sicomines SA stressed during her speech the importance of supporting the education of young girls to promote their personal and professional development. She affirmed that the choice of the Gombe technical high school was made with the aim of supporting these young girls in their development and allowing them to build a better future.
Jackie Bapile, prefect of studies, expressed his gratitude for this donation which will help provide students with quality education. She stressed that the vocational training provided at the Gombe technical high school will give young girls the necessary skills to take charge of their lives and enable them to become financially independent. Indeed, from the first year of training, students will be able to start working in a profession and earn money honestly.
Father Romain Nyanga, for his part, underlined the importance of quality training for young girls for the future of their home. He welcomed the initiative of Sicomines SA and expressed the hope that this donation would be only the first among others, in order to support other educational establishments.
The students of the Gombe technical high school also expressed their gratitude for this donation. They expressed their joy at receiving this equipment which fills a gap in their establishment. They hoped that Sicomines SA would continue to support other schools in the future.
Sicomines SA, a Congolese company with 100% Congolese and Chinese shareholders, is actively involved in supporting social initiatives, particularly in the field of education. This donation to the Gombe technical high school is part of its interventions aimed at improving access to quality education for young girls.
In conclusion, this donation from Sicomines SA to the Gombe technical high school is excellent news for the young girls who attend this establishment. It will help improve their training and strengthen their autonomy. This initiative highlights the importance of educating young girls for their personal development and for the future of society as a whole. Hopefully other companies will follow this example by actively supporting the education of young girls.