Gisèle Ndaya Luseba: a dynamic woman at the head of the National Fund for Solidarity and Management of Humanitarian Disasters in the DRC
On July 8, 2023, an announcement was made during a presidential ordinance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Gisèle Ndaya Luseba was appointed President of the Board of Directors (PCA) of the National Solidarity and Humanitarian Disaster Management Fund. This appointment marks a significant step forward in the inclusion of women in decision-making positions in the DRC.
The creation of the National Fund for Solidarity and Management of Humanitarian Disasters is an initiative of Prime Minister Sama Lukonde, aimed at strengthening the government’s leadership in the coordination of the humanitarian response. President Félix Tshisekedi also expressed the need to provide this fund with adequate means to make it operational and meet national needs.
Gisèle Ndaya Luseba, a graduate in Marketing from ISC Kinshasa, has an impressive professional background. She was manager of the Congo Airways/Mbuji-Mayi Agency and held the position of Minister in charge of Gender, Family and Children in the Sama Lukonde I government. She is also a political figure, being president of the CDTU party and member of DYNAFEC.
Beyond her skills in marketing and management, Gisèle Ndaya Luseba is also involved in initiatives in favor of women. She leads the Women Leaders and Political Vision platform, and is actively involved in the fight for gender equality.
Her appointment as head of the National Solidarity and Humanitarian Disaster Management Fund as President of the Board of Directors shows the Congolese government’s desire to promote the inclusion of women in key positions. This highlights the importance of their contribution in the management of humanitarian disasters and in strategic decision-making.
In conclusion, Gisèle Ndaya Luseba is a dynamic and competent woman who brings her management and leadership expertise to the National Solidarity Fund and the management of humanitarian disasters in the DRC. Her appointment marks a step forward in the inclusion of women in decision-making positions and highlights the importance of their role in the country’s humanitarian response