Jonathan Holiday School and The Tchukudu Community: Building Futures in Goma – A Partnership with The Art of Courage

Our Mission
In partnership with The Art of Courage, the Jonathan Holiday School and Tchukudu Community provide education, safety, and stability for over 560 children in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). By offering quality education and placing children with Welcome Families in the community, we empower children facing the challenges of conflict, displacement, and extreme poverty to build brighter futures.

Our Current Work
The Jonathan Holiday School, established in 2017, serves as a beacon of hope, offering education from Grade 1 through Grade 10. With small class sizes and a nurturing environment, we prioritize quality education.

Children in the Tchukudu Community live safely with Welcome Families, providing them with a stable home environment while remaining connected to the school and its support networks.

At the core of our operations is a committed team in Goma, who identify the most critical needs and implement impactful initiatives. The Art of Courageacts as a bridge, connecting global support with local solutions to maximize impact.

Recent Milestones
In 2024, we proudly added Grades 9 and 10 to the Jonathan Holiday School, marking an essential step toward fulfilling our vision of uninterrupted education for every child. Our near-term goal is to establish Grades 11 and 12, ensuring our students can complete their secondary education and graduate with the tools they need to succeed.

Why Education is Our Focus
Education is the key to transforming lives and communities. Our efforts include:

*   Maintaining smaller class sizes (in comparison to government run schools) and paying good consistent wages to the best teachers to enhance learning.
*   Offering a comprehensive education that supports children from primary through secondary school.
*   Providing safe spaces and a supportive community environment for holistic development.

How You Can Help

*   CHAMPion a Child: $50 per month ensures a child receives the education and care they need. Sponsorship can be set up on a monthly basis or a yearly donation.
*   Support Teachers:
*   Primary Teachers: $125/month
*   Secondary Teachers: $225/month
*   Monthly Support: Flexible, ongoing contributions to be used where they are needed most. These funds help expand the school, provide learning materials, support community families, and cover salaries for auxiliary staff essential to our operations.

Every contribution creates lasting change for the children of Goma.

Looking Ahead
Expanding the Jonathan Holiday School to include Grades 11 and 12 is the next milestone in our journey to complete the educational pathway for Goma’s children. We are in need of 3 more permanent classrooms as well.  For now we temporarily built tarped classroom.  Together, we can help them achieve their dreams and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant community.

Join Us
Be part of this transformative mission to provide education, community care, and hope for the children of Goma.

Sponsor A CHild: $50/month or $500/yearly.  If you sponsor a child through CACHA please let us know at [email protected] [email protected]

so we can send you a child’s story and original portrait painting created by founder and artist Heather Haynes.