**PEACE MATCH: WHEN SPORTS UNITE COMMUNITIES IN THE DRC**
The recent Gala match for peace, pitting the DRC All Stars team against the Variétés Club de France, was much more than just a sporting competition. This charity event, held at the Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte in Kinshasa, offered a unique platform to promote solidarity and unity in a region affected by conflict.
Under the watchful eyes of the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, the former glories of Congolese football teamed up with the Leopards ladies to face the players of the Variétés Club de France. Beyond the final result, it was the spirit of sharing and support for displaced children in the eastern region of the DRC that dominated the match.
The presence of committed brands such as Engen, represented by the oil group Vivo Energy, gave an additional dimension to this event. By actively getting involved in solidarity actions, Vivo Energy demonstrates its commitment to community development and its desire to make a significant contribution to reducing social inequalities.
Through its participation in the “Kinshasa Solidaire” initiative, Vivo Energy is strengthening its involvement in the regions where it operates, by supporting projects aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations. By partnering with charity events such as the “Match for Peace”, Vivo Energy is demonstrating its desire to take concrete action for the well-being of local communities.
Beyond the sporting aspect, this event also enabled fruitful exchanges between the members of the two teams and the youth of Kinshasa. Through experience-sharing workshops, players and players from the world of sport were able to transmit essential values such as passion, determination and teamwork to the students of UNISIC.
The presence of renowned personalities such as Jacques Vendroux and Alain Giresse was a source of inspiration for the young apprentice sports journalists. This meeting between former stars of the microphone and the future generation of journalism professionals strengthened the links between the different generations and highlighted the importance of transmitting knowledge.
In conclusion, the Gala match for peace in the DRC demonstrated that sport has the exceptional power not only to unite communities but also to generate commitment to humanitarian causes. This event will remain etched in our memories as an inspiring example of solidarity, mutual aid and fraternity, reminding us that sport can transcend borders and contribute to a better world.