DRC: 50 scholarships awarded to young female winners of the “Mathematics for Women” competition

On October 27, 2026, in Kinshasa, 50 female secondary-school graduates received university scholarships through “Mathematics for Women,” a competition organized by Lizadeel with support from the Airtel Foundation. The package also includes 150 computers and coverage of academic and other school-related fees. In its third edition, the competition involved 400 students from 200 schools across Kinshasa’s five educational provinces. Deputy Minister Théodore Kazadi Muayila and Lizadeel board chair Joseph Godé Kayembe described the initiative as a way to promote equal educational opportunities and encourage girls to pursue science studies.