It is essential to recognize the challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo in terms of poverty and discrimination. By calling for unity, social actors such as Marie Bokakala are highlighting the need for all-out cooperation to combat these scourges that are plaguing Congolese society.
The initiative of the NGO “Bolingo” sounds like an alarm bell, inviting the population to become aware of the disastrous impact of poverty and discrimination on the country’s economic and social development. Indeed, these evils, often hidden, constitute major obstacles to the development of each individual and hinder the general progress of the nation.
At the heart of this fight against poverty, the fight for a more just, peaceful and inclusive society is emerging. Putting an end to social and institutional abuse is a moral and social imperative. People in precarious situations deserve respect, dignity and support, not judgment and stigmatization. It is crucial to recognize that poverty has many faces, visible and hidden, and that it is up to each of us to reach out to free them from this vicious spiral.
The celebration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is therefore of paramount importance. Under the evocative theme of “Ending social and institutional abuse and acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies”, this day invites reflection, dialogue and collective action. By promoting mutual understanding between the different strata of society, it paves the way for sustainable and humane solutions to eradicate poverty and discrimination.
Ultimately, Marie Bokakala’s call for unity resonates as a call to the collective conscience, an invitation to redouble our efforts to build a better future for all Congolese. It is up to each of us to play an active role in this common struggle, by taking concrete action and promoting values of solidarity, equity and respect. Because it is together that we will succeed in building a more just and harmonious society, where poverty and discrimination will be nothing more than distant memories.