About CEMEACO
Training Center for Active Education Methods in Congo
CEMEACO (Center for Training in Active Education Methods in Congo) is a Congolese civil society organization founded in Kinshasa. It is registered with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Democratic Republic of the Congo under registration number 057/MJS/CAB/2100/01/JY/2010.
As a member of the International Federation of Training Centers for Active Education Methods (FICEMEA), CEMEACO promotes progressive education methods throughout the Congo. It places the learner at the center of their own learning process, encouraging action, experimentation, and cooperation rather than top-down knowledge transfer.
CEMEACO works with young people, educators, civil society actors, and communities affected by humanitarian crises. It acts as a catalyst for social transformation through education.
Our History
Our History
2010
Founding of CEMEACO in Kinshasa
Receipt of approval from the Ministry of Youth and Sports (No. 057/MJS/CAB/2100). Launch of the first active education activities.
2022
Inclusion in FICEMEA bodies
Participation in the International Biennial Conference on Progressive Education in Brussels (October) and the FICEMEA General Assembly in Namur. Strengthening of the organization’s international standing.
2024
A Year of Growth and Commitment
Launch of agribusiness training programs (3 sessions, 90 young people trained). Participation in the FICEMEA Board of Directors meeting in Brussels (July). Start of human rights monitoring in eastern DRC. Participation in the FICEMEA Biennial Conference and General Assembly in Nantes (October).
2025
International advocacy and field reports
FICEMEA Board of Directors mission to Brussels (March). Publication of the monitoring report on human rights and international humanitarian law for the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu. Advocacy brief submitted to diplomatic and parliamentary bodies.
Our Values
Active learning
Learning through practice, experimentation, and collaboration—the learner takes an active role in their own development.
Citizenship & Human Rights
Strengthen democracy, defend fundamental rights, and contribute to building a just society in the DRC.
International Solidarity
Join a global network for progressive education to share best practices and influence public policy.
Our Leadership Team
President / General Coordinator
Christian BUSHIRI ONGALA
Représentation institutionnelle, orientations stratégiques, relations avec la FICEMEA
cemeacongo1@gmail.com
Vice President, Senior Program Coordinator
Emmanuel KAZADI TSHISHIKU
Overseeing active education programs, coordinating trainers, conducting field monitoring, drafting reports, and advocating
cemeacongo1@gmail.com
Communications Manager and Human Rights Manager
Aurélie Lina lopes
Communication and Liaison in Brussels
cemeacongo1@gmail.com
Secretary-General
Mr Longin Roger NSIMBA YOKA
Administrative management and internal coordination
cemeacongo1@gmail.com