HEConnect proudly offers the Marthe Tshisekedi Women of Strength Scholarship in honor of Marthe Kasalu Tshisekedi, a woman of quiet strength, dignity, and unwavering commitment to family and nation.

As the wife of Étienne Tshisekedi, Marthe stood firmly beside a man who dedicated his life to the struggle for justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Through years of uncertainty, sacrifice, and political hardship, she remained strong, supporting her husband, raising her family, and holding everything together with grace and resilience.

While Étienne Tshisekedi carried the message of “Le peuple d’abord” to the nation, Marthe lived values of patience, endurance, and silent leadership at home and in the community. Her strength reminds us that behind every great movement, there are women who sustain the vision and protect its foundation.

This scholarship is dedicated to women who carry this same spirit. It supports women who uplift others, who persevere through challenges, and who contribute to their communities with strength, humility, and purpose.

The Marthe Tshisekedi Women of Strength Scholarship encourages women to embrace their role as builders of families, leaders in their own right, and pillars of society. It reminds us that true impact is not always loud, it is often found in consistency, sacrifice, and the courage to keep going