LEJA BULELA INC
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Mission Statement
Leja Bulela exists to secure justice, fair treatment, and economic growth for the Luba Kasai in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We accomplish this mission through several initiatives including: 1) advocating for the respect of human and civil rights; 2) teaching the American public about the history and culture of the Luba people; 3) fundraising for our initiatives in Tshibombo Tshimuangi; and 4) supporting other organizations working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
About This Cause
The phrase "Leja Bulela" means "Show that you care" in the Tshiluba language of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Leja Bulela owns and operates a health center in the rural Eastern Kasai Province of the Congo. The health center primarily serves a population of internally displaced persons, however, as services have expended, the geography of the clients has expanded, as well. Leja Bulela employs 9 staff persons and receives regular visits from a provincial doctor. Services include, but are not limited to the following for patients: - Pre-natal care/ child delivery - Infant nutrition programs - Vaccinations - Annual mosquito net distribution - The health center has a a laboratory and is able to diagnose many common illnesses (malaria, typhoid, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hypertension, etc.) - Treatment for the aforementioned illnesses and referral to larger, urban hospitals - With the help of a state of the art solar energy system, the health center is able to maintain a full-service pharmacy capable of refrigerating vaccines - USAID food/nutrition distribution location - 4,000 gallon treated water cistern on site for health center use and for use by the surrounding community The economic reality of the area necessitates free and low-cost services. As such, Leja Bulela works with like-minded organizations to help expand or provide services for the population at little to no cost. During the summer of 2021, Leja Bulela conducted its first medical mission trip to the Kalala Muzeu Health Center with several partner organizations and institutions. Leja Bulela intends to plan subsequent medical mission trips going forward.