Action sociale CHECHE, is a work training center located in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, founded by a Jesuit priest in 1963. It seeks to prepare for a useful trade youth who have left school or find themselves unemployed. It is a project of the Central African Province of the Society of Jesus.[1]

CHECHE BUKAVU
Established1963; 61 years ago (1963)
HeadquartersPlace de l’indépendance, BUKAVU.
Location
Directeur Général
Père Cyrille KAZWALA SJ.
Chef de département Automobile Moderne.
Gabriel KARINGU MBEMBA.
Key people
Père Derider
Parent organization
Compagnie de Jésus
AffiliationsJesuit, Catholic
Website[1]
Formerly called
ACTION SOCIALE CHECHE

Origin edit

CHECHE ("SPARK") was launched in 1963 by Fr. Cronenberghs. Initially, he was tasked with looking for ways to give work to idle youth, who had failed to complete secondary school and who had not found employment. He offered workshops and courses in carpentry, mechanics, and construction, preparing highly qualified workers. Six other Jesuits joined Cronenberghs who remained with the program over 50 years.[2]

Current edit

CHECHE has been listed second among the top schools in Bukavu.[3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Jesuitesace. "CHECHE". jesuitesace.net (in French). Retrieved 2017-10-17.
  2. ^ "Culture et société". Retrieved 2017-02-07.
  3. ^ "Action sociale Cheche and 10+ more top Schools near Bukavu". Glopoi. Retrieved 2017-02-07.[permanent dead link]

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