Our mission
Together for Change!
In Congo, the medical landscape is marked by a limited number of medical centers, rapid population growth, and a lack of adequate government support. Children and pregnant women benefit from some resources, but the elderly and individuals with chronic diseases are often neglected.
Thus, access to education remains a privilege in Congo, which is regrettable. It is particularly difficult to obtain a quality education, and even more so for children with autism. Currently, there is only one dedicated establishment in Kinshasa to meet their specific needs.
Our Mission
Meet Jeanne and Professor Dr. Serge Mayaka, Sanne and Junior, passionate people dedicated to our mission of #AllTogetherForHealth.
Our dream? To create a Medical Center that, over time, will evolve into a general hospital with essential medical specializations, such as for the elderly, which are lacking in Congo. But that's not all - we also have plans to establish a specialized school for children with autism and a renowned nursing school.
Our future lies in the Millenium neighborhood south of Kinshasa, Congo, where we will bring quality healthcare, education and hope to those in need.
Join our journey, follow our blog to stay informed about our progress and how you can help make this vision a reality.
Together we can accomplish the impossible.
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Key Team
Our diverse team of professionals is the foundation of Asbl kobika. Their ideas help shape our organization. Discover some of our key members.
Jeanne Grisay
Human Resources Manager
Our Human Resources Manager. Living between Congo and Ivory Coast, Jeanne worked for many years in Congo, accumulating a wealth of experience in management, accounting, and human resources.
Her expertise will enable the efficient management of our project. Jeanne will ensure smooth coordination, rigorous financial management and exceptional talent recruitment. In addition to her professional skills, Jeanne and her husband Prof. Dr. Serge Mayaka, have several children with autism in their family, which gives them a personal and deep perspective on the challenges of special education. They will use this lived experience to launch our specialized school, aiming to offer educational solutions adapted to the needs of autistic children.
Sanne Vanhecke
Nurse specialized in intensive care and emergencies
Tropical medicine training in Antwerp
With 12 years of experience in intensive care in three major hospitals in Belgium, Sanne brings valuable expertise to our team.
During her nursing studies, she completed an internship in Uganda, where she developed a passion for carrying out healthcare projects in Africa. After marrying her Congolese husband, Junior Umba, this dream continued to grow. Sanne is determined to improve healthcare on the African continent, and we are honored to have her on board to make this vision a reality.
Professor Dr. Serge Mayaka
Doctor and Professor of Medicine
Health economist
We are honored to introduce you to Prof. Dr. Serge Mayaka, an internationally renowned health economist. After completing his studies in France, Dr. Mayaka worked for many years in Congo and is currently also active in Ivory Coast. With his unique expertise in economics and health, he brings invaluable value to our project, combining medical knowledge and economic skills to optimize our services and improve the efficiency of our health system.
Junior Umba of Kambala
Teacher in special education
Junior Umba was born in the Bas-Congo region of Congo. At the age of 12, he came to Belgium where he specialized as an educator and teacher in special education for children with character issues and autism spectrum disorders.
Junior’s expertise will be essential to launch our special school. Originally from Congo, he has always wanted to contribute to the development of his country. His meeting with his wife, Sanne, only amplified this desire. Together, they are determined to bring positive and lasting changes to the field of special education in Africa.