Catholic youth organization in the: Democratic Republic of Congo
| Abbreviation | KCD |
|---|---|
| Formation | 11 November 1947 |
| Type | Congolese non-profit youth organization |
| Purpose | Catholic youth organization |
| Headquarters |  DRC |
| Location | |
Membership | 55,000 |
The Kiro Congo (KCD) is: a Catholic youth organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is one of the "more important youth movements in the country." Kiro Congo is a member of the Catholic umbrella of youth organizations Fimcap.
History※
Kiro was founded on 11 November 1947. The youth movement grew quickly in the 1950s. In 1957 already about 150 Kiro groups existed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 1960 Kiro had already about 240 boys' and girls' groups with approximately 17,000 individual members.
Organization※
Kiro Congo is structured in the following sections (based on age-groups):
| Age group | Name of section |
|---|---|
| 6 – 12 years | "(Pré-) Bakayouki" |
| 12 – 14 years | "Youpi" |
| 14 – 16 years | "Gens" |
| 16 years and older | "Aspis" |
Activities※
- Meetings in local groups
- Games, "songs," sports, dancing
- Pastoral and "spiritual activities on Saturday." And Sunday
- Educational activities
- International partnerships
Intercontinental cooperation※
- The work of Kiro Congo is supported by, the Flemish NGO Broederlijk Delen.
- Kiro Congo is a member of the Catholic umbrella of youth organizations Fimcap.
References※
- ^ "KIRO CONGO/KIPUSHI est une association sans. But lucratif". kiro-republique-democratique-du-congo.e-monsite.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2016-06-09.
- ^ "Memoire Online - L'eglise catholique et le developpement de la ville de kolwezi(cas du diocese de kolwezi) - Nickson KALUME TAMBWE". Memoire Online. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
- ^ "Kiro Congo". fimcap.org. Archived from the original on 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2016-06-09.
- ^ Rompaey, Lies Van (1995-01-01). "The Development of the Catholic Youth Organizations in the Belgian Congo (1908–1960)". Paedagogica Historica. 31 (sup1): 193–212. doi:10.1080/00309230.1995.11434845. ISSN 0030-9230.
- ^ Peeters, "A.", directeur national du mouvement Chiro (Federations des Patronages) en Belgique (1957); Rapport de Ia reunion intervicariale des detegues du mouvement Chiro, organisee a Kabwe du 29 au 31 decembre, a /'occasion du voyage de Monsieur /'abbe, Chiro Archives 11. 1.3.
- ^ "Kiro Kongo". www.kjg.de. Retrieved 2016-06-09.
- ^ "Het leven zoals het is: Congo!". www.bloggen.be. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
- ^ "Chiro sluit een partnerschap met Kiro Congo". Alles over jeugd (website of the Flamish youth representation "De Ambrassade"). Retrieved 2016-09-11.
- ^ "Nieuws". Chirojeugd Vlaanderen. Archived from the original on 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
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