Who we are and what we do
Positive impact
The non-profit organisation Lukunga-Beauvechain-Ensemble is passionately committed to improving the living conditions of the people of Lukunga. Since 2008, we have been working together with the local community in the areas of healthcare, education and sustainable development. Among other achievements, we have built a health post, a flour mill, a library and a school. Despite various challenges — including the COVID-19 pandemic — we continue our mission with determination, thanks to the support of volunteers and the fundraising initiatives organised in Belgium.
In line with the principle of “think globally, act locally”, the Lukunga-Beauvechain-Ensemble non-profit organisation seeks to promote development through exchanges between village communities.
Why our successes are possible
These achievements were only made possible thanks to the invaluable involvement of Father Macaire Gitango, the initiator of the project. His commitment at the local level and his advocacy for our initiatives ensured that they were embraced by the community.
We would also never have been able to reach these results without the support of the municipality of Beauvechain, the members of the non-profit organisation, and the many volunteers and benefactors. Thanks to your participation in dinners, events and fundraising activities — and to your donations — we can continue building a better future. The King Baudouin Foundation has also played a crucial role by providing dedicated project accounts for our initiatives.
Lukunga — The village
Remote and difficult to access
Lukunga, a village located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, lies 650 km southeast of Kinshasa and 20 km from Gungu. The region is poor, isolated and dependent on agriculture, with little income due to the lack of trade networks and infrastructure.
Access to healthcare is limited: there is only one doctor in Gungu, but poor road conditions and the absence of transport make it difficult for people to reach medical services. The nearest hospital, in Kikwit, is 170 km away, which makes medical assistance almost inaccessible — especially for pregnant women and children. This situation highlights the urgent need for first-line medical support for the rural population of Lukunga.
