Help us build a residence for health students in the heart of the Sankuru (DRC)

Why this project is urgent

In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sankuru province faces extreme poverty despite its great potential. In this isolated region, the Institut Supérieur Technique du Sankuru (ISTSAN) is a pioneering institution, training nurses, midwives and technicians every year to meet urgent health and development needs.

But behind this ambitious mission lies an alarming reality:

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Students have no accommodation

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They sleep in classrooms or at friends’ homes

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Some walk up to 2 hours to come and study.

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Looking for food and lodging eats into the quality of students’ studies

Support

Since I arrived at university, life has been a daily challenge. As an orphan, I have no family to rely on. Renting a modest room is expensive for me and the journeys take all my energy. I am often exhausted before my day of classes has even begun. This residence would be an immense source of hope for me and for so many others.

Marainna

Without parents to help me, I have to juggle my studies with a part-time job to pay my rent. Fatigue, isolation and endless journeys undermine my motivation and affect my academic results. Having accommodation on site would be a blessing.

Christelle

The residence gives students an environment conducive to concentration and study, away from domestic distractions. It fosters social bonds, helps develop independence and prepares young people for adult life. Reducing distances and offering accommodation on campus will strengthen their safety, their integration into university life and their access to essential academic resources.

Augustin Kitumbu

The solution: build a temporary residence

We are launching the construction of a temporary residence for 40 students to offer them

Safe, stable accommodation
A structured living space
An environment conducive to learning

The building will be constructed on a site that already has access to drinking water, and will be reused in the long term as an administrative office once the permanent residence is complete.

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A direct impact

Every donation improves a student’s daily life.

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An urgent response

to a human and educational need.

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A lasting investment

Training tomorrow’s healthcare workers today.

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A gesture of solidarity

towards young people determined to escape poverty through knowledge.

About ISTSAN

Founded in 2019 by Dr Tony Elonge, ISTSAN is an accredited institute that trains health and development professionals to serve the DRC. It already has 150 students and embodies a vision of educational justice and local development.

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