The Kiro Congo (KCD) is a Catholic youth organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[1] It is one of the more important youth movements in the country.[2] Kiro Congo is a member of the Catholic umbrella of youth organizations Fimcap.[3][4]
Abbreviation | KCD |
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Formation | 11 November 1947 |
Type | Congolese non-profit youth organization |
Purpose | Catholic youth organization |
Headquarters | DRC |
Location | |
Membership | 55,000 |
Kiro was founded on 11 November 1947.[1][3] The youth movement grew quickly in the 1950s. In 1957 already about 150 Kiro groups existed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[4][5] In 1960 Kiro had already about 240 boys' and girls' groups with approximately 17,000 individual members.[4]
Kiro Congo is structured in the following sections (based on age-groups):[6][7]
Age group | Name of section |
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6 – 12 years | "(Pré-) Bakayouki" |
12 – 14 years | "Youpi" |
14 – 16 years | "Gens" |
16 years and older | "Aspis" |