Elisabeth Kalomba Lumbala

Elisabeth Kalomba Lumbala, As the cofounder and vice president of Busanga, a French/Congolese educational nonprofit organization, Elisabeth Kalomba Lumbala is passionate about youth development and human-centered design approaches to problem solving. Elisabeth Kalomba Lumbala is currently the national youth program manager for DKT International in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With her ‘Batela Lobi Na Yo’ (Protect your Future) youth program, Elisabeth works extensively on sexual reproductive health, gender issues, HIV prevention, communication and training to empower young people to ensure a healthy future by adopting responsible sexual behaviors. Elisabeth holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from MBA Institute of Paris. She is driven by the idea that youth can only reach their full potential as citizens and leaders by unlocking societal taboos on sexuality to transform the future of reproductive health in the DRC. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Elisabeth plans to continue her work on sexual reproductive health with a focus on advocacy to ensure sustainability for young people. She will also mentor young Congolese by sharing with them her knowledge on sexual reproductive education. Stayed in Africa.