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On Saturday December 3rd, 2016, Partin (a Dutch organization which supports private charities that undertake initiatives in underdeveloped countries) announced that En Classe was the winner of its annual story-telling contest. Its winning entry, “The Story of Ross – a Success Story”, was awarded a check for 1500 Euros. The jury, consisting of 3 celebrities, particularly liked the story because it was told from a more unusual third party perspective, namely our contractor Ross. ‘In addition, the beautiful choice of words which makes you want to visit Congo, and the compelling storyline makes this story stand out’, according to the jury. The story was originally written in Dutch, but you can also read it in English! Click here to read “the story of Ross”.
The best way to support En Classe is by donating money. You can make an international money transfer to our Dutch bank: SWIFT Code is ABNANL2A and the account number NL03ABNA0452066387 or
donate safely online through Paypal (USDollars) (5% service charge applies).
Here's how your contributions are spent and why that is different from most other charities.
Everybody who works for En Classe and who does not have the Congolese nationality, does so entirely on a voluntary basis. Really. 100%! There are no reimbursements for travel, telephone expenses, etc… Except for some small non-discretionary expenses (Internet site hosting, banking fees and the rent of a small office in Kinshasa), we have no “overhead costs”. Therefore, virtually all donations are used to support our objectives!
In fact, your donation has a triple effect:
1) Year after year, En Classe creates dozens of jobs for Congolese; from contractors, masons, wood - and metal workers to teacher coaches or school counselors. Virtually 100% of our budget goes directly towards paying a decent salary to local staff and purchasing local materials. A perfect example of investing in the local economy!
2) As a result, school buildings are being renovated and teachers are becoming better and more motivated, thanks to the use of modern teaching methods and materials.
3) The improved circumstances lead to a better education and therefore a chance for a brighter future. A monthly or annual donation.
Your ongoing commitment will ensure En Classe of a sustained stream of income, so that we can continue to support all our projects. If you have questions about how you can help En Classe, please Dit e-mailadres wordt beveiligd tegen spambots. JavaScript dient ingeschakeld te zijn om het te bekijken.
Thank you very much for your contribution!
DR Congo is a paradox, in that it is rich in natural resources yet is one of the five poorest countries in the world. Its population has to put up with violence, disease, hunger and the mass displacement of people caused by 15 years of civil wars and cross-border conflicts. Partly though impunity and political impotence, conflicts over natural resources have continually flared up there, and East Congo remains a hotbed of unrest. However, in February 2013, 11 African countries endorsed an agreement to promote peace and security in DR Congo. Unfortunately so far, nothing has really changed.