The launching ceremony of the civic and electoral education program recently took place in Kinshasa, marking an important step in mobilizing young Congolese to participate actively and informed in the electoral process. This initiative, supported by the United States Embassy in the DRC, aims to combat distrust in the electoral process and encourage young people to understand the importance of their voice in democratic decision-making.
During this ceremony, the United States Ambassador to the DRC, Lucy Tamlyn, presented certificates to the facilitators trained for this project. These facilitators, made up of students from the Protestant University of Congo and former access program scholarship holders, will play a key role in disseminating information and organizing exchange sessions with young people.
Lucy Tamlyn highlighted the United States’ commitment to supporting the DRC in this electoral process so that young people understand their role and responsibility as citizens. She also recalled that the December elections represent a crucial opportunity for Congo to build a more prosperous future for its people.
This civic and electoral education program aims to empower young people in the electoral process by offering them an in-depth understanding of the Congolese electoral system. He does not campaign for a particular candidate, but encourages young people to become aware of the impact that their voice can have on political decisions.
This initiative is all the more important as young Congolese were little involved in previous elections and were often excluded from the decision-making process. The objective is to change this dynamic by allowing young people to express themselves and actively participate in the political life of their country.
The civic and electoral education program is accessible free online and offers clear, impartial and non-tendentious content. It aims to inform young people about their rights and duties as citizens and to strengthen their capacity to make informed decisions during elections.
By encouraging young people to get involved in the electoral process and providing them with the necessary tools to understand and act, this program will undoubtedly contribute to building a more democratic and participatory society in the DRC.
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