Programs & OBjectives

Education Support Program

Mental Health & Wellness Program

Self-Reliance & Life Skills Program

Overview

OCRS focuses on empowering Congolese refugee students and families through programs that promote education, emotional well-being, and self-reliance. Each program is designed to address real challenges faced by refugees while building pathways toward long-term stability and success.

EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAM

Objective: Provide educational resources and opportunities that help refugee students excel academically and unlock future potential.

What This Program Includes:

  • Scholarships and tuition support for secondary and university students

  • School supplies distribution (books, uniforms, stationery)

  • Tutoring, mentorship, and academic coaching

  • Career guidance and university application support

  • Workshops on digital skills, English language, and leadership

Outcome: Students gain confidence, perform better in school, and pursue higher education or vocational pathways.

Mental health & Wellness program

Objective: Promote mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being for refugee youth and families affected by displacement and trauma.

What This Program Includes:

  • Counseling referrals and emotional support sessions

  • Workshops on stress management, trauma awareness, and resilience

  • Peer-support groups for youth

  • Awareness campaigns to reduce stigma around mental health

  • Social activities and community bonding events (sports, worship gatherings, art sessions)

Outcome: Individuals feel supported, emotionally stronger, and connected to a community that understands their experiences.

Self-reliance & Life skills program

Objective: Provide educational resources and opportunities that help refugee students excel academically and unlock future potential.

What This Program Includes:

  • Scholarships and tuition support for secondary and university students

  • School supplies distribution (books, uniforms, stationery)

  • Tutoring, mentorship, and academic coaching

  • Career guidance and university application support

  • Workshops on digital skills, English language, and leadership

Outcome: Students gain confidence, perform better in school, and pursue higher education or vocational pathways.

what They’re Saying

Testimonials

I once feared dreaming in the refuge tent. Hope seemed gone. But I kept preparing – and opportunity found me ready. Never let hopelessness consume you. Remember: refugee is a current status, not your identity

Sano Millenaire