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

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Sophie Catry

Office Manager

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Lieven Martens

Communications & Fundraising

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Staff in eastern Congo

Emmanuel Rafiki

General Coordinator

Eulalie Amani

Operations Manager

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Placide Polepole

Administration & HR

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Nicole Feza

Psychologist

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Xavérine Muhanya

Psychologist

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Salima Anzuluni

Nurse

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Nicole Elelwa

Nurse

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Sifa Esther

Psycho-social Assistant

Charline Furaha

Psycho-social Assistant

Gilbert Nguvu

Driver and Mechanic

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Divin Masemo

Driver

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Henri Safari

Driver

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Néné Hamuli

Housekeeper

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Olivier Byamungu

Logistics

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André Rwessi

Guard

Justin Bahavu

Guard

Espoir Mulume

Guard

Board

Kati Devos

President

Hilde Mattelaer

Founder & Honorary Chairperson

Miet Maertens

Member of the Executive Board

Roel Merckx

Member of the Executive Board

Marie Bamutese

Member of the Executive Board

Koenraad Goris

Member of the Executive Board

Magda Doms

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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