Kinshasa, July 6th, 2026 (CPA). – An agroforestry project aimed at supporting the sustainable return of women displaced by the Mobondo phenomenon to their communities of origin has been launched in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of the first phase of the « Kwanga Kimia« project implemented by the non-profit organization Geste Qui Compte, CPA learned on Monday from an association source.
« The agroforestry project we are launching under the Kwanga Kimia initiative will support the sustainable return of women displaced by the Mobondo phenomenon by providing them with environmentally friendly livelihood opportunities while strengthening their economic empowerment, » said Chérubin Mupene, National President of the “Geste Qui Compte” association. According to him, the initiative combines the production and marketing of chikwangue with agroforestry activities, enabling beneficiaries to generate income in Kinshasa while preparing for their economic and social reintegration into their communities of origin. The project’s initiator believes that this approach will contribute to land restoration, food security, environmental protection, and the development of sustainable agricultural activities, while enhancing the resilience of women affected by displacement caused by the Mobondo conflict. « We seek to promote women’s entrepreneurship by enhancing cassava processing into chikwangue, which is considered an income-generating activity capable of sustainably improving the living conditions of the beneficiaries, » he added. On the occasion, the President of Geste Qui Compte called on technical and financial partners, businesses, civil society organizations, and people of goodwill to support the implementation of this initiative in favour of peace, socio-economic reintegration, and sustainable development.