Article number 1 of the charter drawn up by the Kwamouth Territorial Youth Council is currently the subject of heated discussions. It highlights a crucial plea aimed at alleviating the financial burdens weighing on the shoulders of students in their final year of secondary school, with the aim of encouraging greater participation in end-of-year exams.
The issue raised is of capital importance in a context marked by a deep economic crisis, resulting from two years of heightened tensions in the region following the activity of the Mobondo militias. These unrest had the effect of paralyzing the economic activities of Kwamouth, border territory of Kinshasa, where agriculture, fishing and livestock breeding constitute the pillars of the local economy.
The young people of the Territorial Council strongly express their request for exemption from school fees and the costs of participating in exams, due to the current precariousness of the inhabitants of Kwamouth. The extremely precarious socio-economic situation in which the local population finds itself makes it impossible to finance their children’s studies, accentuating inequalities in access to education.
Faced with this alarming picture, central and provincial authorities are being called upon to find adequate solutions and guarantee equitable participation of students, particularly the most disadvantaged, in the state exams. Obed Ndongo, Communications Officer for the Kwamouth Territorial Youth Council, highlights the dilemma faced by residents, forced to meet their basic needs with limited resources.
The appeal launched by the Territorial Youth Council highlights the shortcomings of the education system and highlights the urgency of action to guarantee access to education for all young people, regardless of social class or situation. geographical. It also highlights the reality of rural populations, often those most affected by crises and conflicts, and underlines the need for inclusive and equitable educational policies.
In conclusion, the Kwamouth Territorial Youth Council’s advocacy is part of an approach of social justice and equity, aiming to offer educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their origin or financial situation. This is an urgent call for action to ensure a better and brighter future for Kwamouth’s future generations.