Education Programs
Gertler Family Foundation's Commitment to Education
A core belief of the Gertler Family Foundation is that investing in education is an investment in the future of the DRC. The Foundation's education programs focus on the overall development of vulnerable children and young people throughout the country.
The Foundation's community-based education programs included building schools, sponsoring housing and education for orphans, funding literacy projects for young women and girls who are victims of sexual violence, and a number of other educational programs.
Education Projects Supported
School Construction Program
Multiple Provinces
Building new schools and renovating existing facilities to provide quality education infrastructure for Congolese children.
Orphan Support Program
Kinshasa & Regional Centers
Sponsoring housing and education for orphans, providing a stable environment for their growth and development.
Women's Literacy Initiative
Sud Kivu & Orientale
Funding literacy projects for young women and girls who are victims of sexual violence, helping them rebuild their lives through education.
Lycée Français Blaise Pascal
Lubumbashi
Support for quality French-language education, providing students with internationally recognized educational standards.
Lycée Français Blaise Pascal de Lubumbashi
Discover how the Foundation has supported quality education in Lubumbashi.