Earth Rights Institute - RAPPORT SUR L’IMPLANTATION D’UN ECOVILLAGE A KIBETI

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Report Jatukik Providence Foundation/Earth Rights Institute Meeting Report
REPORT ON ESTABLISHING AN ECOVILLAGE IN KIBETI AS A PILOT MODEL
(Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo)
May 20th – 29th 2005

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WORK PRESENTED BY THE ORGANIZERS:
RAYMOND KUMBELUNZWETU
&
JEAN-PAUL ATUSAMESO

MAY 2005

0. INTRODUCTION

One cannot remain oblivious to the harmful effects that industrialization has had on the ecosystems that humankind inhabit. With this in mind, the members of the Jatukik Providence Foundation propose that it is time to turn to a more stable and harmonious approach to sustainable development with respect to humanity and the environment. Thus, we have chosen to implement ecovillages as a means of development in the rural area of Kibeti. This report describes the May 20 - 29, 2005 meeting that helped establish the first ecovillage in the village of Kibeti located in the Bandundu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Additionally, in the implementation of ecovillages in DRC we hope to work in collaboration with the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) in developing an ecovillage model. Having received training at the Eco Yoff ecovillage in Dakar, Senegal, we plan to adapt the successful ecovillage model of Senegal to the conditions in the DRC.
The objective of this meeting, held by Father Jean-Claude Atusameso (President of the Foundation in DRC and Program Coordinator for Earth Rights Institute DRC) was to draw up the goals of Earth Rights Institute and the Jatukik Providence Foundation to launch this program. The ecovillage in Kibeti will eventually become part of a larger network of ecovillages in the Congo.
Following is the report outlining the themes of the meeting:

Background study,
Gathering support of the local population,
Applying the method of constructive exploration,
Conclusion presenting the goals of this report.

I. BACKGROUND STUDY

We based this study on a series of questions which we addressed to the villages’ general population. This included the chief of Sungu community and the Ngulumbishi groups, village chiefs; elder, the elementary schools’ principals, the high schools’ principals, teachers, nurses, church representatives, farmers, traveling traders, presidents of the school and medical committees, the chief of the station of Kibeti, owners of the mixing mills, wives of the teachers and peasant farmers.

I. 1. HISTORY OF THE REGION

The region of Kibeti is found in the Masi-manimba territory in the province of Bandundu. It is composed of thirteen villages (Mbamba, Koshi, Mbanza-lungangu, Kibeti, Kikonga, Kiationpindji, Kihungu, Kinda, Kikumbi, Musala, Kingangu, Kikombo, and Kikishi) with two main ethnic groups: the Bambala occupy eight villages and the Batsamba inhabit five villages of their own. Both of these groups trace their origins to the Kwango River basin area of Angola. Their ancestors left the Kwango’s source and ended up in the territory now known as Gungu. Soon afterwards, they fled advancing colonial powers and headed to the mouth of the Kwenge and Kwilu rivers. Dispersed by a famine caused by elephant-damaged crops, they moved on again with their chief Ngulumbishi. Following the source of the Kwenge River, they finally settled between the Kunga, Kimbedi, Kanzumbu and Muwangi Rivers.
In 1943, a three-room Baptist primary school and post office were constructed for Kibeti. Some ask why this station was named Kibeti instead of Kikonga, to which it is closer. The story says that upon the arrival of the Belgian Jesuit missionary, Father Jean, only the chief of the Kibeti village attended the school opening as the chief of Kikonga declined and escaped into the forest. Thus the missionary decided to baptize the place in the name of Kibeti.

I. 2. GEOGRAPHIC SETTING

Kibeti is located in the south of the territory of Masi-manimba, in the county of Sungu. It is bordered in the north by the Kunga River, south by the Muwang River, east by the Kwenge River and west by the county of Lobo, a territory of Feshi. The village of Kibeti is situated between three of the region’s centers of development: Feshi City (48 km), Pay Kongila County (65 km) and the Catholic mission of Kingandu (68km). There are two seasons: rainy (nine months) and dry (three months). The terrain consists of small forests known as galeries that go along the rivers. The major vegetation consists of bush and a woody savanna.
Major deforestation is happening and the rivers are not navigable because of the rapids. Fishing by dugout or boat is extremely difficult. One wonders if these rapids could be favorable for the production of electricity. A possibility would be to produce hydro-electricity at the falls of the Kimbedi River where Kibeti ecovillage will be located.

I. 3. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

The economy of Kibeti is largely agrarian and is based on the production of palm oil, farming and the exchange of goods manufactured locally. The closing of Kibeti’s oil mill as a result of bankruptcy has only worsened the socio-economic situation of the region. Due to the lack of vehicles in the area, the construction of agricultural service roads is impractical. Consequently, without the means to send their agricultural products to commercial centers, the people of Kibeti have been forced into subsistence farming, and therefore lack money circulation. This has made the development of profitable commercial activity extremely difficult. The majority of the villages practice fish farming but lack the essential tools and materials to further develop this as an economic activity.
The absence of both transportation and telecommunications infrastructures has compounded the problems the local people face. To enable economic development, it will be necessary to establish some small industrial businesses. Creating workshops that equip villagers with the skills to manufacture tools will aid not only Kibeti, but also help the socio-economic condition of the region as a whole.

I. 4. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SETTING

1. EDUCATION:

Located at the center of Kibeti are four schools, two primary schools (one Catholic, the other Protestant) and two secular secondary schools. These schools lack basic necessities such as desks, chairs, hygienic toilet facilities and most importantly educational materials - textbooks, access to the Internet, and other learning materials. Even when the thatched roofs had been blown off by torrential rains, students were forced to attend school, yet they are deprived of essential learning tools, leaving Kibeti’s children with little education and diminishing the possibility of setting up technical training schools for adults.

2. CULTURE:

The values in rural parts of the DRC such as Kibeti are usually conservative in nature and a strict set of social mores is highly valued. This aspect of moral conservatism can be traced to Biblical interpretations of preexisting beliefs, music and dances by certain clans. Ancestral and folk dances are considered in bad taste and as a result the theatre no longer plays a role in education. Most villages lack the infrastructure for sports activities and social gatherings or the wages to pay teachers. This is by and large an illiterate society without the luxury of cultural pursuits.

3. HEALTH:

The region of Kibeti has two basic health centers, neither of which is equipped with basic medical supplies. With the closest hospitals between 50 and 60 km away Kibeti residents often die before they arrive and childbirth along the road is all too common among local women.

4. HOUSING:

The dwellings of Kibeti are usually modest thatch huts built from straw or cob and are especially susceptible to brush fires. Community buildings are rarely made of materials more durable than mud or clay.

II. COMMUNITY SUPPORT

To gauge the local residents’ receptivity to this project, a meeting took place on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, after having had the official authorization from the chief of community. It was held in the Catholic Church to a relatively sizeable audience.
Specific objectives:

To encourage the population’s enthusiasm for the resumption of trade and transportation
To create a local ecovillage committee
To donate materials and tools
The program of the day continued as such;

Arrival and entry of the population at 9 a.m.
Introduction of the JATUKIK Foundation. 9:45 a.m.
Introduction of the Chief of Sungu community. 9:50 a.m.
Bidding prayer led by the organizer Jean-Paul Atusameso. 9.:50 to 10 a.m.
Opening words from the chief of Kibeti. 10 to 10:05 a.m.
Introduction of project activities and goals given in a speech by organizer Raymond Kumbelunzwetu.

II. 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING

The moderator commenced the meeting by presenting the delegation and its agenda both of which were met with great applause. Afterwards, Mr. Jean-Paul performed the exhortation prayer, using the reading of Nehemiah 1:1-5. Mr. Jean-Paul then compared the suffering determination of the Christians of Kibeti to the people of Israel. He invited his people to unity, prayer and hard work. God rewards such endeavors with joy and prosperity.
The community’s chief applauded the Jatukik Providence Initiative, in conjunction with the Earth Rights Institute, for creating an ecovillage and connecting Kibeti to outside commerce. Such an initiative requires the respect, discipline and ultimately the joy of the people in order to be successful. The O.N.G.D. is a development agency that advocates voluntarism and requires the community involved to play a voluntary role. Kibeti’s chief reassured the JP Foundation and ERI that his people would provide a frank and willing workforce with which to collaborate.

II. 2. MISSION OVERVIEW

Mr. Kumbelunzwetu, Director of the FJP in DRC thanked residents for their reception and saw it as a sign of their commitment to the development of the ecovillage. In his speech Mr. Kumbelunzwetu explained the goals and aims of their mission and urged the village people to be diligent in their task. Reinforcing the region’s capacity to provide viable goods will require an increase in agricultural production, the initiation of a culture of seasonal farming and an increase in palm oil production. It is essential to enlist the help of youth in the construction of service roads and a commitment to develop local agriculture.
Father Jean Claude believes that with the Lord’s help Kibeti may provide inspiration that is sorely needed in an area as deep in social, political and spiritual crisis as the DRC. The JPF and ERI believe that Kibeti can provide this beacon of hope by establishing itself as a pilot Ecovillage, which can be used as model for other Ecovillages. Kibeti must seize the opportunity to build a durable and sustainable economic foundation through the hard work of each villager. The community must inspire in each person certain core values—friendliness, openness, respect and solidarity—while also insuring the individual’s freedom of belief. A willingness to work in every community member will provide the backbone to the work conducted in this project, added Mr.Kumbelunzwetu.
For Africans, true change begins within households and permeates villages and urban areas. Development must improve all aspects of our living conditions: social, cultural, environmental and economic. We must revitalize the economy, improve medical facilities and change outdated modes of thought. That said the program director insisted that the O.N.G.D. will not distribute any money and the participants must rely on the area’s natural resources to provide a means of income. The JPF and ERI will act as benefactors and facilitate in finding solutions to concerns and ease any anxieties.
No one can deny the great achievements JPF has already had in several of the nation’s troubled areas. Mr. Jean-Paul Atusameso spoke of the success of the Bengi Mission and the efforts of its residents, with Father Jean-Claude’s assistance, to achieve self-determination. Their project was centered on rebuilding the local economy by building capacity for the distribution of palm oil and rehabilitating local housing, schools and medical facilities.

II. 3. CREATION OF THE LOCAL ECOVILLAGE COMMITTEE

“The committee that we will create must be a committee elected by you local people.” These were the words of organizer Raymond Kumbelunzwetu.
The committee will be known as the Village Committee for the Coordination of Development. It will comprise four officers and seven presidents of various commissions in charge of trade and infrastructure; agriculture, animal husbandry and fishfarming; the advancement of rural women; housing; education and culture; community health; and the environment:
Qualities candidates should possess:

Honesty and a strong sense of voluntarism
Leadership qualities
An understanding of the project’s goals and initiatives
Literacy
The democratic spirit
This is the structure that each village will set up. The Committee of each village will adhere to this structure and submit a report of their activities to the coordinators who in turn will report to the foundation. Our collaboration with the general population must be a frank and sincere partnership if we are to succeed. At this point we proceeded to committee election. Below is a list of the elected members of the local Committee.

I. Officers of the coordination committee

Local Coordinator: Mr. Mawandu Mammy Kay.
Assistant Local Coordinator: Mr. Kimvuka Ndangu-Ngangu.
Secretary: Mr. Theophilus Ziata Lukosi.
Treasurer: Mr. Denis Waditukila.

II. Committee members

A. Committees

Trade and infrastructure : Kivudi Mavula Jacques
Agriculture, animal husbandry and fishfarming : Macaire Kutukakumbadi.
Advancement of rural women: Madame Nakamwambila Miledibuna.
Housing : Lukeya Tony
Education and culture : Kuzitangaku Kaketa
Community health : Mbutuyibi Joachim
Environment: Zizi Arthur.

II. 4. DELIVERY OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND WORK TOOLS

Following these elections, organizers gave out nineteen spades and nineteen machetes, through the local coordinator and his aides, to the people of Kibeti. Though simple and cheap, the tools are effective in this community-oriented development project. Mr. Mamy Kay then thanked Father Jean Claude and the Jatukik Providence Foundation for this gesture on behalf of the people of Kibeti. In addition to the tools, stationery for the commission’s workshops was also provided and Mr. Mamy Kay further assured the donors that these gifts would be well-managed in the interest of the community.

III. APPLICATION OF THE CONSTRUCTIVE METHOD

The third part of our program was conducted from May 25 to May 27, 2005, when the Catholic Church held a workshop for coordination members.

III.1 WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:

The aims of the workshop seminar were:

To educate elected officials about the goals, organizational structure and operations of JPF.
To brief each member of their role and the responsibility entrusted to them.
To allow the members of the coordination group to share in their successes and to identify the program’s strengths and future prospects for development in other areas of the region.

III. 2. DAILY TOPICS:

Day 1: Wednesday, May 25, 2005.
Participants: 42 people
THEME 1: THE STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION AND PRACTICES OF THE JATUKIK FOUNDATION
Organizers presented the foundation’s goals to the participants, speaking about the significance of starting the JPF program, its ultimate goal and its objectives. Mr. Jean Paul Atusameso stressed the need to remain conscious of one’s responsibilities when doing God’s work. For a mission such as this to bear fruit each member of the coordination group must express love, solidarity, mutual concern and sacrifice. Success of this development effort will ultimately depend on the spiritual integrity and sense of moral justice of every single individual involved, not merely the giving and following of orders. The organizer, Raymond Kumbelunzweto, concluded by explainingthe organization’s functions, rules and by-laws.
Day 2: Thursday May 26 2005.
Participants: 36 people
THEME 2 : THE DESCRIPTION, OPERATIONS AND DUTIES OF THE VILLAGE COMMITTEE FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT.
ORGANIZER: RAYMOND KUMBELU

ROLE: This office will be used to manage the development projects and act as moderator between the foundation and the village people.

OPERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE:

To organize various village groups into a system of economic, social, cultural and environmental activities
To enlist a representative on behalf of the village who will explain the dynamics, legal statutes and results of the project
To keep a census record of donations, activities and local initiatives
To maintain regular contact with all of the village committees and the foundation itself
To make adjustments and follow up community achievement and activities
To monitor the condition of the tools and equipment
To give monthly reports and statistics to the secretary general of the foundation
To create a development committee in each village

DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS.

Director:

Convenes, coordinates and chairs all the committee meetings in the village.
Oversees the application of decisions and orientations made by general assembly.
Represents the committee to the provincial events and meetings.
Makes democratic decisions with the other members.

Co-Director:

Assists the director with all his efforts and acts as a potential substitute in his absence.
Works as a member of the administration and works in close proximity with the project benefactors.

Reporter:

Transcribes the minutes of the meetings and reports all work of the seminars.
Monitors paperwork, correspondence and records.

Treasurer:

Acts as local committee cashier.
Keeps an account of gifts, along with entry and exit of funds and contributions
Co-signs for funds with the Director.

Commissions: The technical task forces: They are in charge of monitoring the villages’ activities and training.

Each commission focuses on the study of a specific field.
Each commission works in close cooperation with the Coordination Committee. Each commission is composed by a president and a secretary.

DAY THREE: Friday May 27, 2005
Participants: 39 people
I. THEME3: THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTIVE EXPLORATION
Organizers: Jean Paul Atusameso and Raymond Kumbelunzweto.

Objectives of the theme:

To help the participants, by a capacity-building exercise, to find their successes and abilities based on their previous endeavors
To identify some ideas which will be used in future projects
Identify the main priorities of the project according to the needs of the people

Techniques and methods used.

An emphasis on teamwork within each commission
Designation of a reporter from each commission
Debate of the topic and identification of future prospects
Report of the workshop commissions, adoption and amendment
All work must be supervised by the two speakers: Raymond and Jean-Paul

Question: Taking into consideration all the given obstacles to the development of our villages and considering the efforts taken, lessons learned and successes from past initiatives, what prospect can you draw for a sustainable development of various sectors in our area?

Strategy: Each commission must begin its work by relating the history of a real community action; it must show the signs and reasons of success; it must draw the new prospects.

III. 4. RESULTS OF EACH COMMITTEE’S WORK .

The Members of the Committee focused their actions on Kibeti’s areas of development for all the actions carried out
III. 4. 1. Commission of the environment:

History: The arrival of the Belgian colonists encouraged residents of Kikonga to pursue the practice of planting trees at the center Kibeti (elementary school); the teachers and students began popularizing the notion of conservation of forests and animal species.
Strengths and successes:

Building of compost toilettes in Kibeti’s center and throughout the village
Rehabilitation of springs for clean water for Kibeti’s general population
Mobilizing citizens to clear large rocks and
Conservation of endangered animal species
Cultivation of lawns in certain towns and in the center of Kibeti

Future prospects: The committee proposes the following;

Planting trees to combat deforestation.
Creating a community reserve for species nearing extinction
An effort to construct access points for drinking water out of durable materials
The training of a qualified judicial body in charge of upholding environmental law
Protection of wildlife and flora by suitable methods (opening parks)
Planting fruit trees that are disappearing from the local habitat
Constructing a hydro-electric hydro power station

III. 4. 2. Committee for the economy and infrastructure:

History: The economy in Kibeti began with the creation of the Rondolfa (Mukwehshi) market in 1942. Three years later Portuguese businessman Mr. Anibal d' Olivera began his exploitative extraction of palm oil. Later, ownership of the factory was transferred to a Congolese, Mr. Mayele, until its decline in 1986.

Strengths and success:

Educating local children
The purchase of healthy livestock and a farm
Construction of houses using semi-durable materials
At one time, everyone had access to healthcare
Reduction of the unemployment rate at that time
Increase in the production of palm oil
Manufacture of farming tools, and hunting weapons from recycled metal

Future prospects:

Creation of various local market sites
Maintenance of bridges and service roads to ensure a means of transportation for local goods and people
Laying out lines of communication (land phone, cellular telephone, Internet)
Improving methods of palm oil extraction
Supplying materials (working tools)
Establishing a local shopping area and social centers
Acclimatizing the local population to the notion of storing agricultural produce in households
Creating a local trust and cooperative bank
Forming an organization for the management of inheritance
Establishing small and medium-sized businesses and ventures
Lending support for these various enterprises
Construction of a hydroelectric power station

III. 4. 3. Committee of education and culture:

History: In 1933, Belgian missionaries founded in Kibeti the first elementary school, a modest building of three rooms. In 1979 the elementary school was completed. It is seceding with the one in Kikundu. In 2000, the parents constructed a high school with the support of the intellectuals of the region.

Strengths and success:

Uniting the population of thirteen villages into a centralized group
The education of the intellectual elite starting from the elementary school
Construction of a durable building and an office for the school by the people of Kibeti.
Construction of a high school.
Conception of a Protestant primary school and a secular secondary school
Construction of an elementary school at Kibamba
Construction of a high school at Kimbamba

Future prospects

Construction of a building with four rooms and renovation of the office on behalf of the elementary school
Provide schools with desks
Rebuilding the roof of one building, the elementary school in Kibeti
Construction of two buildings of six rooms for the Kisala institute
Construction of two dormitories
Creation of a computer center with internet for the advancement of the young people
Provision of school supplies for the teachers and students such as computers, typewriters and books, pens etc
Equipping schools with sporting equipment, cafeterias, libraries and a center for the elimination of illiteracy

III. 4. 4. Commission of agriculture, breeding and fishfarming

History: Pastoral farming and cattle breeding were the traditional way of life for many years. In 1969 missionary priests introduced oxen to local livestock. The barter system is used for the exchange of seeds.

Strength and successes:

Self-subsistence for all through agricultural practices
Provided a source of income whilst continuing traditional way of life
Encouraged parents to take a leading role in the sale of agricultural products
Access to education, basic healthcare due to the sale of cattle, domestic animals and fish
Introduction of controlled cropping such as groundnuts, cassava F 170, grain, etc

Future prospects

Organization of training courses on permaculture, market gardening and harnessing animal labor for tilling
Construction of storage for agricultural produce
Introduction of alternative crops
Implementing a research study of the various seeds and their species
Equipping local farmers with materials and tools of agriculture and fish farming
Setting up a local veterinary pharmacy for livestock

III. 4. 5. Commission for the advancement of women

History: Traditionally in our society woman has been viewed as the weaker sex and her sole purpose was to reproduce. In more recent times Kibeti’s women have been somewhat emancipated and are able to farm, receive an education and attend seminars on health issues on topics such as AIDS and the prevention of STDs.
Strengths and Successes:

Advancement of women’s rights and an end to social taboos concerning them
Allowing women to fully participate in all the project activities
The creation of a women’s rights advocate group

Future prospects:

Continuing support of agricultural work and the pursuit of greater productivity
Nurturing a feminist social movement
Organization of training courses for suitable farming techniques, bookkeeping and the betterment of women’s position in society
Seeking a partnership with other women’s organizations of the world

III. 4. 6. Commission of health

History: A great deal of Kibeti residents have lost their lives due to the considerable distance of the closest health center, located in Kisamba. In 1983, the people of Kibeti campaigned for funds for their own health center. In 1987, with the support of the Claretains Fathers, locals began the construction of three buildings made of durable materials and completed the project the following year.

Strengths and successes:

Convincing the local residents to contribute to the construction of buildings and the overall development of the area
Contribution of building materials (sand, stone, water)
Creation of the health committees and community relay
Promotion of a health center beginning with a small maternity ward
Decreased cases of malnutrition
Providing sources of clean drinking water
Opening of four private health clinics
Opening of four pharmacies

Future prospects:

Providing primary health care
Organization of adequate training courses on community health
Providing solar-powered energy for the health center by the solar system
Providing the health care system with an ambulance for emergencies.
Construction of a large medical center in Kibeti
To equip and supply the health center with medical equipment and pharmaceutical products

III. 4. 7. Housing Commission

History: Local dwellings are traditionally made of semi-durable materials such as cob, mud and thatch; originally these constructs were made of leaves and foliage.

Strengths and successes:

The people’s will and determination to provide themselves with better housing
Creating a dialogue on the subject
Fostering solidarity and team work through the community housing construction project.
Construction of semi durable housing

Future prospects

Instituting a training program teaching the residents how to make bricks with local materials
Consciously encouraging residents to build brick houses
Construction of an office building for the committee
Construction of a local guest house for travelers and visitors
Construction of housing for teachers and local officers
Construction of a maternity ward

III. 5. PRIORITIES OF EACH COMMISSION

Mr. Raymond Kumbelu, organizer of this topic, asked the following question to the participants:
Question : What should be the priority of each commission while waiting for the construction of the ecovillage?
Answer:
Since Kibeti is located in an area far away from the centers of economic progress, and the shipment or the transportation of the agriculture goods to those centers can provide income and increase the local economy of Kibeti, the population needs:

One or two trucks for the transportation of their agricultural products
The installation of a HF radio communication.
A farmer’s market, local shops and warehouses

III. 5. 1. The other priority with the local participation

A. Commission of the environment
Priority: Providing sources of drinking water.
B. Commission of the economy and infrastructure
Priority: Maintenance of agricultural service roads.
C. Commission of agriculture
Priority: Transport of agricultural products to commercial centers.
D. Commission of education
Priority: Build an educational infrastructure and furnish supplies, furniture and learning materials.
E. Commission of the advancement of rural women
Priority: Begin a women’s association that can provide education and training courses.
F. Commission of health
Priority: Support the provisioning of medical supplies and first aid materials.
H. Commission of housing
Priority: Provide training on construction with local materials and construct three buildings.

III .6. MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE VILLAGE COMMITTEE

This work session was organized for the committee members with the purpose of clearly explaining the guidelines and directives of the Kibeti Ecovillage. In order for this project to be a success it is essential that all members understand their roles and we have asked them to apply the lessons learned and use them to answer questions from the public. The project organizers emphasized that the success of this venture greatly depends on the ability of committee members to encourage and enlighten the local community members.

IV.CONCLUSION

To even the casual observer it is apparent that this project will be undoubtedly challenged by the state of constant upheaval in this region, yet we are convinced that by adopting the ecovillage approach, living conditions will improve. Nevertheless, our vision is one that will not be fulfilled in a short amount of time. To begin with, we will focus our attention on the regions needs and solve problems based on our current budget. We also extend an invitation to any persons of goodwill for their support in our project’s fight against poverty. Thus, we are willing to form partnerships essential to the project’s success with anyone in Kibeti who has some type of resource (human, physical or cultural) at their disposal.

Kibeti, May 29, 2005
For the organizers of the JATUKIK/Providence Foundation
1. Raymonde Kumbelunzwetu
2. Jean-Paul Atusameso

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