PROGRAM DIRECTOR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Fr. Jean Claude Atusamaso is the founder of the Democratic Republic of the Congo NGO Jatukik Providence Foundation. In 2006, our two organizations initiated the first Ecovillage Living and Learning Center in Kibeti, DRC. This ecovillage has been a pilot model for sustainability in his country. We are proud to have him as our partner and over the years we have worked together to help his people on issues such as eradication of poverty, health, education, conflict minerals and human rights.
Fr. Jean Claude is the founder of Jatukik Providence Foundation that launched the first Ecovillage Living and Learning Center in the DRC. He is one of the most respected and active member of his country who has shown his love and commitment to the people. He is a gem in the international world advocating against conflict minerals and human rights. His efforts have extended far and wide in his country to include education, social entreprise, sustainability, poverty eradication and environmental protection. His work takes him back and forth from Washington DC to the DRC.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Philosophy, Grand Séminaire Saint Augustin: 1991-1994
Bachelor Degree in Theology, Grand Séminaire Saint Cyprien: 1995-1999
Taekwon-do and meditation, 1986-now
Rural Development, Centre Technique de Développement Rural et Agricol, ( on line), Pays Bas.
Other Courses and conferences
Reaching the Poor - World Bank Workshop: February 18-20, 2004, Washington DC.
Non-Violence Communication Training: - Center for Non violence Communication - New York, April 24-27, 2004.
United Nations: - 12th Session: Conference on Sustainable Development, April 30- May 4, 2004.
United Nations - Millennium Development Goals: Civil Society takes action, 57th Annual DPI, September 8-10 2004.
Africa Faith and Justice: -National Conference, Kentucky, September 22-25, 2004.
University of Colorado, Boulder- Sustainable Resources Conference: September 29-October 3, 2004.
Interaction – Conference on Diversity- Washington DC: October 4-5, 2004
Psychology and Conflict Resolution – Catholic Faculties of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 20-23, 2005.
Work Experience
Parish Priest in Kikwit Diocese – Democratic Republic of Congo. 1999-2003
School Teacher – Democratic Republic of Congo, 1999-2003.
Executive Director of Jatukik Providence Foundation in charge of resource developments for the region 1999- 2004.
Priest Associate at the National Shrine, Our lady of Congo, in the Archdiocese of Kinshasa : 2003 - 2004.
Executive Director of Jatukik Providence Foundation USA, in charge of resource developments for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Consultant and liaison between the Catholic Conference of Bishop of Congo and American partners.
Member of the Executive committee of The National Association of Congolese Refugee in the USA.
Member of Task Force for Africa at the United State Catholic Conference of Bishop.
Earth Rights Institute Program Coordinator for The Democratic Republic of Congo.
Consultant at ESTIA EcoPeace Community-Energy, University of Maine
Consultant and liaison between Bonobo Conservation Initiative and the Nkema Concessions, Congo Basin Forest.
Consultant at Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters
Consultant at Union des Supérieures Majeures, DRC.
University of Maine- Center for Peace Studies- Conducted Training Sessions.
Priest Associat to the French Speaking Catholic Church of Washington.
Teacher at the international French Schools Rochambeau and Rolingwood.
Presentations
Strategies and approaches for a partnership of Congolese Catholic Church with American partners, Catholic Conference of Bishops ,
Democratic Republic of Congo, February 10-11, 2003.
Diocesan Needs in the Democratic Republic of Congo: University of North Alabama: April 4, 2004
Peace, Development and Conflict Resolution - University of Maine: August 18-22, 2004
Ecovillage and Ecopeace Communities: A Path to sustainability, University of Maine December 2, 2004,
