Who are we?

Our people

Mamas for Africa thrives through the collaboration of many dedicated individuals: a dedicated team and board in Belgium, our sponsors and partners, and an enthusiastic team on the ground in Congo.

Staff in Belgium

Anke Dumez

General Manager

Sophie Catry

Office Manager

Lieven Martens

Communications & Fundraising

Staff in eastern Congo

Emmanuel Rafiki

General Coordinator

Eulalie Amani

Operations Manager

Placide Polepole

Administration & HR

Nicole Feza

Psychologist

Xavérine Muhanya

Psychologist

Emmanuel Akonkwa

Psychologist

Salima Anzuluni

Nurse

Nicole Elelwa

Nurse

Sifa Esther

Psycho-social Assistant

Charline Furaha

Psycho-social Assistant

Gilbert Nguvu

Driver and Mechanic

Divin Masemo

Driver

Henri Safari

Driver

Néné Hamuli

Housekeeper

Olivier Byamungu

Logistics

André Rwessi

Guard

Justin Bahavu

Guard

Espoir Mulume

Guard

Field workers in eastern Congo

In the villages of South Kivu, victims of sexual violence and gender inequality can turn to one of our 13 staffed reception centres spread across the province of South Kivu. These are staffed by around 30 field workers. These field workers are our eyes and ears on the ground.

Board

Kati Devos

President

Koenraad Goris

Member of the Executive Board

Ingrid Bogaerts

Member of the Executive Board

Alain Buyle

Member of the Executive Board

Kristin Blondé

Member of the Executive Board

Join our team!

In East Congo, Mamas for Africa is a lifeline for survivors of sexual violence. We provide shelter, medical care, and psychological support. We cover hospital costs when needed, and we stand by these women with care, prevention, mediation, and awareness-raising. For many, we are their only hope.

This is only possible with your support:

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