COINS OF HOPE SCHOOL

COH’s support for education in Mpoyi has moved from paying uniforms and tuition for students to attend a far off school, to then building Coins of Hope’s own local school. A formal school building was built in 2018, and the 2nd school building was completed in 2020.

The Coins of Hope School

The school is called “Le Complexe Scolaire Batekemena” (The Batekenena School Complex), literally, “The School Complex for the Hopeful Ones.” The COH primary school serves 180 students, grades 1-6.

COH follows the national curriculum, and also provides educational materials to ensure that students have necessary resources. Dr. Mukenge has also produced educational booklets in the local language that convey practical knowledge to uplift the community. The project furthers the chances of children in Mpoyi to complete primary school and qualify for high school, and avoid early

marriage. Because so many children lack educational opportunities in rural Congo, COH is making a tremendous impact to change life outcomes.