2009 Annual Conference Press Release

“Conference offers hope for the social ills in the Democratic Republic of Congo!”

What is anticipated to be one of the most powerful, inspiring, and uplifting events for Congolese citizens living in the U.S. Leja Bulela Inc’s much anticipated 2009 annual conference will take place from July 3 to July 5th, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport in Irving, Texas.

The theme of the conference is “Celebrating Families, Culture and a Legacy of Service to Mankind”. This will be the first of its kind that will bring 3 U.S. based organizations together that have proactively addressed the social needs of disadvantaged citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo and are committed to facilitating a better way of life for these citizens. The three organizations include Leja Bulela Inc, a non-government organization based in the U.S., which WORKS TO EMPOWER displaced refugees in the Eastern Province of Kasai and has constructed a medical clinic to address the health care needs of theses refugees; DRCongoChildren, a non-government organization that strives to increase awareness to the World about the increasing number of homeless children in the capital city of Kinshasa; The Mutombo Dikembe Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the health, education and quality of life for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and has constructed a hospital in the capital city of Kinshasa.

Conference Highlights include
• Screening of the film Documentary “ The Street Children of Kinshasa”, with the film producer Gilbert Mulamba

• Mr. Ilo Mutombo representing The Mutombo Dikembe foundation

• Along with a host of other presenters from the Democratic Republic of Congo who will discuss reports of the INCREASING PREVALENCE of rape on young women and increased sex trafficking of young girls.

Congo has suffered through a decade long war, along with ethnic based attacks on certain populations. The conference will be a light of hope and inspiration for those that are looking to proactively join forces and proactively help solve the social ills that are faced by citizens in this country. This is a family event, with a registration fee required to participate in the conference and is open to all those that are committed to proactively addressing the social issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

For complete conference information and registration visit: http://www.lejabulela.org/annualmeeting.php