May 5th, 2026 (CPA) – Essential goods were distributed to underprivileged people in Kenge, capital of Kwango province in the south-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), during the official launch of the activities of a foundation on Tuesday. “Today is another day and a special day for all of us. We are gathered here for the official launch of the activities of the ‘Sarepta’ Foundation in Kwango. Dear beneficiaries, the goods we are offering you cannot eradicate your hardship, but are meant to bring you some comfort, as you did not choose to live the situation you are currently facing,” said Glody Mwanza, provincial coordinator of the organization.
“The foundation operates in areas such as education, health, women’s empowerment, agriculture, entrepreneurship, as well as assistance and support to victims and vulnerable people,” he added. The provincial coordinator recalled some of the actions carried out by the foundation, particularly in the education sector, including the provision of training tools to schools in the Kobo, Kenge and Kolokoso sub-divisions. He further indicated that in the health sector, the foundation supported the population of Panzi in the Kasongo-Lunda sector during an epidemic that affected the area, in addition to providing mosquito nets to the Kenge General Referral Hospital and the Police Health Center. He also announced that the facility would serve as a reading center (community library), as well as a training center in information technology and entrepreneurship. He added that during the month of May, a training session for youth and victims on soap-making is planned in collaboration with the Mosungi Foundation. The burgomaster of Mavula commune and the head of Epom neighborhood attended the distribution ceremony, which included items such as sugar, salt, soap, and clothing for adults and children.