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Celebrations for the start of the school year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Jesuit Refugee Service). Credit: JRS

Jesuit Entity’s Back-to-School Program Supports Learning, Inspire Hope in DR Congo’s Embattled Communities

Jan 14, 2026

The Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS), a global apostolate of the Society of Jesus (SJ, /Jesuits), has helped to boost educational programs in North and South Kivu provinces of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), seeking to restore hope and strengthen learning among communities affected by regional conflicts as schools reopen.  

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