The national day of the Federation of Protestant Women (FFP) was marked by a vibrant celebration in Butembo, in the province of North Kivu. This event aroused keen interest among Protestant women as well as some revivalist churches.
Zawadi Mangolopa, president of the federation of Protestant women of the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC/Butembo), highlighted the ability of women to bring about change if they wish. Despite the difficulties, she encourages women to unite and work together to find solutions to the challenges facing the country.
She also protested against the insecurity plaguing the region and pleaded for the return of peace. Protestant women also prayed for this cause during the event.
Regarding the upcoming elections, Zawadi Mangolopa calls on people to vote for true patriots who are eager to make a difference, and not for those who seek to enrich themselves once elected. She underlines the importance of choosing candidates who are truly committed to the well-being of the country and the people.
The national day of the Protestant Women’s Federation was celebrated under the theme: “With Jesus, if we want, we can”. This event helped highlight the potential of women and strengthen their commitment to bringing positive change to society.
In conclusion, this national day of the FFP in Butembo was marked by a strong mobilization of Protestant women and revival churches. It was an opportunity to highlight the capacity of women to bring about real change, despite the difficulties encountered. These women also expressed their wish to see an improvement in security in the region and called on the population to make informed choices in the upcoming elections.