FEBA

Fighting poverty, injustice and violence

through worship and fellowship that overflows into education and action

FEBA Farm, a source of food and income for Women's Center

Microloans/microsaving,

Infrastructure: the Women's Center, farm buildings and equipment

Vocational training, marketing and commercial education

Women's center central functions, including food distribution and medical care

FEBA HISTORY

Femme Berceau de l’Abondance or FEBA, (French for Woman Cradle of Abundance) began in 1999 when an ecumenical group of Christian women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, organized their own non-profit to respond to systemic poverty and violence against women in the DRC. Led by its visionary president Mme Monique Misenga Mukuna, Femme Berceau de l’Abondance has created a community where women gather to share their stories and envision breaking the cycle of poverty and violence. The name they chose comes from the Bible verse John 10:10 in which Jesus says that He has come to give life abundantly. The founders of FEBA see that women – although themselves systematically marginalized – are called to be the cradle for God’s abundance and, acting in Christian faith, they are courageous enough to answer this call.

LEADERSHIP

CURRENT OFFICERS & LEADERS

Monique Misenga Mukuna – President
Bitota Angelique Ngoyi – Treasurer
Jeannette Adiyo – Head of Sewing School
Antoinette Muleka Tshisuaka – Medical Care and Life Skills Education
Henriette Kibadi Nzeyi – Medical Care and School Children Program
Ernestine Mianda Kashala – Literacy Teacher

FORMER OFFICERS

Marie-Jeanne Kapinga Kayuwa – Former Secretary
Agnes Anekumba Umadjela – Former Treasurer

BIOGRAPHIES

MONIQUE MISENGA MUKUNA

Maman Monique was educated through university in French and pedagogy. She was a secondary school teacher and principal. Then she opened her own sewing shop and created a good business with international activities. For more than 30 years she has used all her varied abilities to lead women to find their voices and develop their own skills. She serves as the Director and inspiration and practical visionary for all of FEBA’s work.

Maman Monique's Testimony

Interview with Maman Monique

BITOTA ANGELIQUE NGOYI

Maman Bitota was trained in culinary skills though she has done a variety of other kinds of work. She is treasurer of FEBA and for many years has been the strong right-hand helper for Director Monique.

ANTOINETTE MUKELA TSHISUAKA

Maman Anto was educated as laboratory technician and worked in the Kinshasa blood bank until she was widowed and lost her job. For many years she has served as the main teacher of reproductive health and life skills for FEBA’s members and students, and leads the tie-dye project.

JEANNETTE ADIYO

Maman Jeannette was educated as a seamstress. She has worked for many years as the head teacher of sewing, talented both in creating beautiful garments and patiently instructing young women in this career.

HENRIETTE KIBADI NZEYI

Maman Henriette was educated as a nurse and has also done other training courses such as tie-dying and jewelry making. For many years she has served as the chief assistant to Director Monique for projects like the farm, education of children, and other roles that require a flexible schedule.

MIANDA KASHALA ERNESTINE

Maman Mianda has various kinds of training, in business and literacy and child development. For many years she has been the main literacy teacher for FEBA’s students.

CHANTALE MUSAU

Mlle Chantale is a graduate of FEBA’s sewing school. She works now in the sewing production and assists with the sewing students.

GUYDILE LEMBA

Mlle Guydile was educated as a laboratory technician but could not find a job in that field. She serves as the secretary and administrator of FEBA, and may add other roles as needed.

KASEKA MUKADI LYDIE

Mlle Kaseka is a graduate of FEBA’s sewing school. She works now in the sewing production and assists with the sewing students.

LYDIE MBELU BUKONDO

Pastor Lydie is trained as a minister; she is presently completing a master’s in pastoral counseling at the Protestant University of Congo. She is working part-time a FEBA until she graduates, when she will serve full-time as pastoral counselor.

MONIQUE MILOLO

Mme Monique completed secondary school and began university but could not afford to continue. She enrolled in FEBA’s sewing school and excelled. Now she serves as Maman Jeannette’s chief assistant teacher in the sewing school.

NADINE BIATA LUKUSA

Maman Nadine is educated as a nurse. She serves FEBA as its primary medical officer, and may add other roles as needed.