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Yannick Kimanuka

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Yannick Kimanuka grew up in North Kivu eastern Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where the city has been shaken by extreme violence and ethnic wars for more than two decades. Raised by a single mother, Yannick noticed that school children in her area had limited access to quality education.

 

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The KIM’s School Complex, founded by Yannick in 2018, is a nursery and primary school which aims to reduce the trend of intellectual disability found in children from her community. The school’s goal is to prepare children to be globally competitive. The KIM’S School Complex pursues four priority objectives:

  • To provide all students with equal opportunities for social emancipation
  • Promote the self-confidence and development of each student
  • Bring all students to appropriate knowledge and acquire skills that make them useful to society
  • Prepare all students to be responsible citizens

The KIM’s School Complex has been endorsed by the DRC’s Ministry of Education.

2019

DR Congo’s 21-year-old Girl Wins $25, 000 2019 Anzisha Prize

African Exponent

26/10/2019

21-year-old Yannick Kimanuka has won the 2019 Anzisha Prize for entrepreneurship. Yannick Kimanuka walks away with the prize money of $25, 000 as an investment for her venture.

Africa: How DR Congo's Yannick Kimanuka Feels After Winning 2019 Anzisha Prize

allafrica

24/10/2019

allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo caught up with Yannick Kimanuka, who was named the 2019 Anzisha prize winner at the Anzisha Prize Forum awards in South Africa. The 21-year-old from the Democratic Republic of Congo walked away with U.S.$25 000 of funding for her business.

Anzisha Prize And The Mastercard Foundation Announce 21-year Old Yannick Kimanuka, A Young Congolese Entrepreneur As $25,000 Prize Winner

Africa.com

23/10/2019

It was a night of celebration as the Anzisha Prize, in partnership with the African Leadership Academy (ALA) and Mastercard Foundation, awarded $25 000 to 21-year-old Yannick Kimanuka from the Democratic Republic of Congo and crowned her the winner of the 2019 Anzisha Prize. The KIM’s School Complex, founded by Yannick in 2018, is a nursery and primary school which aims to improve how children perform academically in her community.

Anzisha Prize Announces their Top 20 Young African Entrepreneurs for 2019

allafrica

17/10/2019

Meet Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs whose ideas are reimagining the future of the continent. After months of searching the African continent, the Anzisha Prize has unveiled its top 20 finalists for 2019. The winner will be announced at the ninth annual Anzisha Prize Forum on 22 October in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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