The distribution took place in the multi-purpose hall of the "AMANI" center, a Swahili word meaning "peace." As part of the food distribution, the Provincial Superior addressed the evacuees, recommending prayer, trust, and hope in God and the Virgin Mary.
During the visit to the camp, Fr. Basañes was accompanied by Fr. Jean-Pierre Muhima and Br. Augustin Mupoyi, Director and Economer, respectively, of the Salesian work in Ngangi. The two Salesians are also members of the Emergency Coordination, chaired by Fr. Carlos Balezi, SDB, Economer and Director of the AFC-EST project office.
During his visit, the AFC Provincial expressed his gratitude to all benefactors who, in one way or another, support the Salesians of Don Bosco in this intervention on behalf of the displaced, and also urged "other people of goodwill to join this initiative that saves lives," he said. He then also encouraged the young staff members of the emergency management team in the camp to work in synergy with the VIS on behalf of the displaced people. And he reminded them of the elements that will make their interventions successful: humility, simplicity, responsibility, and prayer.
Earlier in the day, the Provincial had also addressed the thought of "good morning" to 60 lay collaborators active in the administration of the work. He wished them a good Marian month and reminded them of the traits pointed out by Pope Francis to young people during his visit to Kinshasa earlier this year, using the five fingers of the hand as a reference: prayer, community, honesty, forgiveness, and service.
