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Butoke supports the whole community in
their development efforts.
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About Us
Butoke is a locally based non-government organization
supporting development work in Western Kasai province of the Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC). Like much of DRC, Western Kasai province had been
devastated by 10 years of war when Butoke was created in March 2005. About
30% of the population of the province consists of refugees from other parts
of the Congo or from neighbouring countries, including, most recently,
refugees from Angola. Butoke, which means, “light,” strives to
support the population in their efforts to re-establish normal lives and
satisfy their most basic needs. Butoke is an ecumenical non-profit
organization involving both Christian and Moslems. Its membership counts 57
civil and religious leaders, with representation of all tendencies of civil
society. Its overall purpose is to contribute to integrated rural development
and human development. Learning
about God’s love one tar lady at a time – a parable Cécile de
Sweemer’s story as written by Butoke supporter Dickens Warfield. NEW:
Butoke featured as
case study in aid effectiveness. Our Work
Butoke works in
four areas: 1. Food
Security and Nutrition 2. Education 3. Health ·
Access to medical care ·
Malnutrition ·
Water, Hygiene and Sanitation ·
Disability 4.
Human Rights. Click here for access to all Butoke Reports and Updates, by date. How
can you help?
Butoke works in a forgotten part of the
world. Because the needs are so great and the resources so limited, your help
in the form of cash donations can make a great deal of difference. Butoke has
a dynamic, honest and committed leadership group that is determined to make a
sustainable difference in peoples’ lives. Funds can be channelled directly to
Butoke, or through non-governmental organizations working with us in the USA
and Canada. Click on the “How Can You Help” button above for details. Contact Us
Contact us directly in Kananga, through our goodwill ambassadors in Canada and the US, or through one of our partner organizations. Follow the link for details. |
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