Fatshimetrie, October 27, 2024 – An emotional scene took place on Saturday in Ngaliema, Kinshasa, as fifty women traders decided to join a non-governmental organization, during a landmark ceremony. This membership opens the door to a financial support project that promises to transform the lives of these women entrepreneurs.
The NGO in question, called “Avenir une espérance” (AVES), represents a pillar of hope for these women who struggle daily to provide for themselves and their families. The NGO’s representative, Jenny Kilele, shared her ambitious vision during the ceremony, expressing her desire to see these women move from selling fruit to processing this fruit into juice.
At the heart of the NGO’s actions are two major pillars: health and social. Raising awareness of sickle cell disease is essential to combating this disease and reducing the risk of children being born with this pathology. At the same time, the social component aims to support and assist women entrepreneurs in developing their activities, thus opening up new prospects for growth and success.
The NGO’s objectives are clear: to inform and raise awareness about sickle cell disease, a disease that is still too little known and can have devastating consequences for families. The awareness-raising actions, carried out by word of mouth, reveal the determination of these women to fight this disease together.
The adoption of micro-financing is also part of this approach to support and assist women’s entrepreneurial initiatives, thus offering them the opportunity to develop their activities and significantly increase their income. This comprehensive and committed approach demonstrates the NGO’s commitment to these women traders, who are ready to take on all the challenges that come their way.
The membership ceremony for the NGO “Avenir une espérance” was a decisive step for these women, who expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude to the organization. A plastic juice seller, Masaka Kikudi, warmly thanked the organizers for the lessons received, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness among future generations about sickle cell disease prevention.
Finally, the announcement of an upcoming training course on bag making by the NGO “Avenir une espérance” promises new opportunities for these women, who will be able to acquire new skills and diversify their economic activities.
In conclusion, this membership ceremony for the NGO “Avenir une espérance” represents much more than a simple administrative act, it is the beginning of a promising and hopeful adventure for these women entrepreneursTheir determination and commitment to overcoming obstacles make them essential players in the economic and social development of their community.