You’re Invited: Congo Conversation–Real Stories, Real Impact
Saturday, June 21 | 11:00 AM EDT / 10:00 AM CDT / 9:00 AM MDT / 8 AM PDT / 17h00 CAT
What happens when women lead with confidence despite adversity?
They lead change. They change lives.
Join this one-hour, virtual, Congo Conversation. Meet Asengo and Fatuma, recent graduates of the Nyota Leadership Program. They’ll be joined by JeanMarc, the program’s co-director. Hear their stories and how leadership transforms not just individuals, but entire communities.
This won’t be a “sit and listen” time. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and connect directly with Asengo, Fatuma, and JeanMarc.
You’ll leave with:
- A connection to the people of Impact Now and Nyota.
- An understanding of the unique challenges facing women leaders in DRC.
- Ideas about how to get involved and become a champion for this powerful work.
In the meantime:
- Register here (the event is free!).
- Invite a friend to join you.
- Sign up for Impact Now’s equipping newsletter.
Looking forward to seeing you on June 21, 2025.
HERE’S WHO YOU’LL MEET:
Marc Salama Asobee is Co-Director of Nyota Leadership Pro gram and Coordinator for the School of Leadership at Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (UCBC), where he also teaches. Marc is a graduate of UCBC and a PhD candidate in leadership at Taylor University (Upland, IN). He is a leadership educator with passion to support women and youth in their leadership development. In addition to his many professional responsibilities, Marc is husband to Florence, and father to four young children. Hear how Nyota has made an impact on his leadership and life.
Asengo Asumani Ase holds a bachelor’s degree in Regional and National Planning. She has five years of experience in humanitarian work, most recently Partenaires pour la promotion de la santé publique et le progrès social (PPSSP), a community-based organization addressing gender-based violence, access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. An entrepreneur, she owns ASE HUB, which produces organic teas under the name, “Asedelicious Tea.” Ase is a devout Muslim. She is the eldest of eight siblings, loves dancing, contemplating nature, and “quiet moments spent in reading.”
Kavugho Fatuma is a mother of five children. She holds a Masters in Economics, with a specialty in Financial Management. Across her 17-year career, she has worked in international humanitarian and non-governmental development organizations in administration and the management of financial, human, and material resources. Fatuma is the founder of MECC (Moissonneur Engagé de la Compassion du Christ), an organization which supports families, assists hospitalized prisoners, and provides education for survivors of violence.
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