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The COKAT was crated in June 2010 by the people originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa to preach the unit and the solidarity of Congolese who live in Arizona in general and particularly in Tucson with American .
By this ambitious objective, it is amongst other things necessary as the following :
- The promotion of the mutual aid, legendary hospitality without border of the Congolese with others
- Cultural exchanges among Congolese , Americans and others
* Strategies in order to achieve these goals:
The COKAT aims:
- The creation of a mutual aid fund.
- The creation of a framework of reception as of the firstly newcomers and their accompaniment in various administrative steps.
- The creation of a center of language in order to facilitate integration.
By this ambitious objective, it is amongst other things necessary as the following :
- The promotion of the mutual aid, legendary hospitality without border of the Congolese with others
- Cultural exchanges among Congolese , Americans and others
* Strategies in order to achieve these goals:
The COKAT aims:
- The creation of a mutual aid fund.
- The creation of a framework of reception as of the firstly newcomers and their accompaniment in various administrative steps.
- The creation of a center of language in order to facilitate integration.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Formerly called Zaire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared its independence in 1960 from Belgium that made the country its colony in 1908. However, its initial years were characterized by political and social instability. In 1965 Col. Joseph Mobutu led a military coup, and became president. Mobutu remained at the helm of affairs for 32 years through several blatantly rigged elections.
The country plunged into turmoil thanks to the influx of refugees in 1994 as a result of ethnic strife and civil war in Rwanda and Burundi. In 1997 the Mobutu rule was overthrown the rebels led by Laurent KABILA who has the support of Rwanda and Uganda. Laurent KABILA fell to the assassin’s bullet in January 2001 .
Travel overview
The third largest country in Africa, Congo has all the potential of emerging as a great travel destination. Vast stretches of savannah, volcanoes, exotic wildlife make the country a good place to visit.
The capital, Kinshasa, is famous for some fine restaurants.
Capital: Kinshasa
Location: Central Africa, northeast of Angola
Climate: tropical; hot and humid in equatorial river basin; cooler and drier in southern highlands, cooler and wetter in eastern highlands, north of Equator - wet season, dry season, south of Equator, - wet season, dry season
Total Area: 2,345,410 sq km
Total Population: 65,751,512
Population Growth Rate: 3.39%
Sex Ratio: 0.985 male(s)/female
Literacy: 65.5%
Ethnic Groups: over 200 African ethnic groups of which the majority are Bantu; the four largest tribes - Mongo, Luba, Kongo (all Bantu), and the Mangbetu-Azande (Hamitic) make up about 45% of the population
Irrigated land: 110 sq km
Languages: French, Lingala, Kingwana, Kiswahili or Swahili, Kikongo, Tshiluba
Mission and Vision of CONGO - KINSHASA ASSOCIATION OF TUCSON
Mission.
Congo-Kinshasa Association of Tucson exists to help Congolese newcomers and other immigrants through advice and information ,direct assistance services to build news lives ,community development ,enhancing opportunity , and campaigning for newcomers rights ”.
Vision .
Help the families of Congolese newcomers and others nationalities to live happier and healthier lives by providing all the necessary assistances they need for their integration in the USA community
Board of Directors
Blaise Lolika , President
Augustin Igulu , Secretary
Hypolite Lubilanji , Treasurer
Formerly called Zaire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared its independence in 1960 from Belgium that made the country its colony in 1908. However, its initial years were characterized by political and social instability. In 1965 Col. Joseph Mobutu led a military coup, and became president. Mobutu remained at the helm of affairs for 32 years through several blatantly rigged elections.
The country plunged into turmoil thanks to the influx of refugees in 1994 as a result of ethnic strife and civil war in Rwanda and Burundi. In 1997 the Mobutu rule was overthrown the rebels led by Laurent KABILA who has the support of Rwanda and Uganda. Laurent KABILA fell to the assassin’s bullet in January 2001 .
Travel overview
The third largest country in Africa, Congo has all the potential of emerging as a great travel destination. Vast stretches of savannah, volcanoes, exotic wildlife make the country a good place to visit.
The capital, Kinshasa, is famous for some fine restaurants.
Capital: Kinshasa
Location: Central Africa, northeast of Angola
Climate: tropical; hot and humid in equatorial river basin; cooler and drier in southern highlands, cooler and wetter in eastern highlands, north of Equator - wet season, dry season, south of Equator, - wet season, dry season
Total Area: 2,345,410 sq km
Total Population: 65,751,512
Population Growth Rate: 3.39%
Sex Ratio: 0.985 male(s)/female
Literacy: 65.5%
Ethnic Groups: over 200 African ethnic groups of which the majority are Bantu; the four largest tribes - Mongo, Luba, Kongo (all Bantu), and the Mangbetu-Azande (Hamitic) make up about 45% of the population
Irrigated land: 110 sq km
Languages: French, Lingala, Kingwana, Kiswahili or Swahili, Kikongo, Tshiluba
Mission and Vision of CONGO - KINSHASA ASSOCIATION OF TUCSON
Mission.
Congo-Kinshasa Association of Tucson exists to help Congolese newcomers and other immigrants through advice and information ,direct assistance services to build news lives ,community development ,enhancing opportunity , and campaigning for newcomers rights ”.
Vision .
Help the families of Congolese newcomers and others nationalities to live happier and healthier lives by providing all the necessary assistances they need for their integration in the USA community
Board of Directors
Blaise Lolika , President
Augustin Igulu , Secretary
Hypolite Lubilanji , Treasurer
