Kashofu Institute
| Kashofu Institute | |
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 Photo of Kashofu Institute in 2013 | |
| Address | |
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Kashofu Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Information | |
| Type | Catholic convention school |
| Motto | Always Aim for Excellence |
| Established | July 3, 1990 |
| Principal | Muhindo Lwanshiga (2010-2016)
Sister Benite Ung’eyowun (2017-2021)Sister Darleine (2021-present) |
| Staff | 46 |
| Language | French |
| Affiliations | Company of Mary Our Lady |
The Kashofu Institute is a Catholic secondary education institution located on the island of Idjwi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was founded in 1990 by the Archdiocese of Bukavu and has been run by the Company of Mary Our Lady sisters since 1993. The school is coeducational and has two boarding facilities.[1]
Location
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The Kashofu Institute is situated in the southern part of the island of Idjwi on the shores of Lake Kivu.[citation needed]
History
[edit]The Kashofu Institute was established to address the numerous challenges on the island where families, deeply rooted in traditional culture, did not recognize the importance of education, particularly for girls.[citation needed]
In 1990, the parish of Kashofu created a coeducational Catholic school with only two options before 2016 (general education and chemical biology). It was handed over to the Company of Mary Our Lady in 1993.[citation needed]
Mission
[edit]The Kashofu Institute works towards the holistic development of young people in cooperation with the parish and following a well-defined educational project: pedagogical meetings and SERNAFOR activities, collaboration between laypeople and religious members, attention to the most disadvantaged students, promotion of secondary and higher education among youth, particularly girls. Everyone is encouraged to participate in parish activities and Catholic action movements.[citation needed]
Organized sections
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- General Pedagogy
- Scientific Chemistry - Biology
- Commercial and Management Technology
Principals
[edit]- Sisters Principals of the Kashofu Institute
| Period | Principal |
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| Since 2010 | Sr. Adrienne Muhindo Lwashiga[2] |
Notable alumni
[edit]- Amini Cishugi, Congolese writer
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ "Lestonnac ODN". www.lestonnac-odn.org. Archived from the original on 2019-01-30.
- ^ Secondary School Kashofu Institute, Ministry of Education and Teaching in DR Congo.
