ABOUT
My name is Assina Kahamba, and I am from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am currently a student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where I am building on my experience empowering women and girls through education and technology.
Previously, I served as principal of an all-girls school in Kinshasa, where I led digital transformation initiatives and supervised a character development program, impacting over 600 students and 60 teachers. With a background in computer engineering, I am passionate about bridging technology and education to empower women.
Currently, I focus on training teachers across Congo to enhance their digital skills and teaching practices. My goal is to train 14,500 teachers by 2029, with support from the Ministry of Education, local banks, and telecommunication partners.
As I continue developing this initiative, I am particularly interested in learning more about successful strategies for building strong partnerships and expanding large-scale education programs. I welcome any thoughts or guidance you might have in this area.
the Democratic Republic of Congo faces major challenges in the education sector. Some alarming statistics include:
By 2050, the population of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is projected to reach 218 million people. 48% of this population will be under 20 years old, equating to about 105 million additional people over the next 25 years. Source
Only 17.4% of teachers in secondary schools in the DRC are qualified, meaning they have formally studied pedagogy and the didactics of their subjects at accredited universities. Source
Today, in the DRC, 81.6% of students at the end of primary school are below the proficiency threshold in mathematics. Source
KOYEKOLA ACADEMY
KOYEKOLA ACADEMY is a teacher training academy focused on both initial preparation and ongoing professional development.
This academy will equip teachers with modern pedagogical methods and the digital tools necessary to deliver quality education.
It will also offer leadership programs that will empower students, especially girls, to become change agents.
Why do I need your help?
- To offer institutional and technical support for KOYEKOLA
- To help mobilize public and private partners
Approximative budget
Phase 1 (ELOE Program at Harvard): DONE
Phase 2 (Pilot Phase with 60 teachers and digital platform): $84,000
Phase 3 (Train the Trainers and 300 teachers): $105,000
Phase 4 (National Deployment and 14,140 teachers trained in 145 territories): $407,925
By supporting this initiative, you play a vital role in enhancing teacher education and equipping girls with the skills they need to thrive.
Your contribution helps shape the future of thousands of students and promotes inclusive, high-quality education.
Thank you for being a changemaker!