Chapter Report
Character Education in DRC Tackles School Violence and Promotes Patriotism
By UPF Africa
Written by UPF-Africa
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
DRC ― On October 24, 2024, the Universal Peace Federation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (UPF-DRC), in collaboration with Mme. Virginie Alembe, Head of the Provincial Education Sub-Division for Ngaliema 3, hosted a conference at École la Borne. The event targeted school administrators, discipline directors, and educational advisors from 480 schools, with over 300 participants in attendance.
The conference theme, "Character Education: A Foundation for Patriotic Youth," emphasized moral education as a solution to school violence. A project to train educators in character education is being formalized, aiming to extend the initiative across schools in the jurisdiction.
The event was covered by EDU-TV, pointing out the importance of the campaign in combating youth behavior and promoting peace.
