KIKESA, CONGO
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
The commune of Livulu, in Kinshasa, DR Congo, is threatened by the expansion of a ravine through water erosion. Heavy precipitation, sandy soils and inadequate infrastructure are a deadly cocktail for landslides in the region. Several houses and schools are in danger when no stabilizing measures are taken. The project aims to reduce the impact of extreme rainfall by implementing technical solutions, and by creating awareness inside the community about causes and effective solutions. In the past 3 years, the student teams have focused mainly on developing technical solutions. This year’s team will focus more on awareness creation and stakeholder engagement.
project details
What:
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT, SEARCH FOR AND SET-UP OF RELEVANT PARTNERSHIPS, TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION ANTI-EROSIVE MEASURES, DESIGN OF EDUCATIONAL MARKETING MATERIAL FOR WORKSHOPS TO ACHIEVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
When:
PREPARATION PHASE: OCTOBER – JUNE
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE: 6-8 WEEKS IN JULY AND AUGUST
Where: DR Congo, Kinsasha
Applications Deadline: 18/10/2024
About the project partner
The Centre Pour Handicapés Kikesa is a school which was founded in 1968 in the Livulu district of Kinshasa by three young Congolese who had recently returned from their studies in Belgium. In collaboration with former project students, the project partner aims to come up with solutions for problems faced by their students and the rest of the community while also creating work opportunities for disabled people.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for 4-5 excellent and highly motivated students, with good knowledge of the French language. Cultural flexibility and respect for other cultures are a must. Students of all academic backgrounds are allowed to apply. However, for this project we are especially looking for students with backgrounds or special interest in:
Social Sciences
Communication and Marketing
Political Sciences
Engineering
If this sounds like the challenge you need in your life, not only to make the world just a little better but also to gain an incredible amount of experience in the process, do not hesitate to apply.