Our Team – DRC

ABC, Team in Congo

Claudine André

Founder

Stany Mokando

Bonobo Caretaker

Pacha N’siala

Gardener

Peguy Kiadi

Surrogate Mother

Hélène Ndongo

Accounting Manager

Jean Claude MAKABI

Jean-Claude Makabi

Gardener

Jérôme Buka

Security Guard

Huguette Lawu

Surrogate Mother

Emile Manzambi

Enclosure Maintenance and Cleaning

Victor Likofata

Educator & Boatman

Dadi Matamba

Nutrition Center Assistant

Thomas Bondola

Chief of Basankusu Branch Office

Matthieu Ndjoni

Educator, Ekolo

Fanny Minesi

General Director

Paul Nsala

Assistant Bonobo Caretaker

Mimie Bayadila

Bonobo Nurse

Dalton Akamba sitting in boat

Dr. Dalton Akamba

Veterinarian

Marcel Mpalanga

Director of Conservation Partnerships

Baguyno Baya

Executive Assistant & Project Manager

C’Arrive Nsimba

Director of Conservation Partnerships

Sylvie Kwaba

Cashier

Patrick Kinkani

Bonobo Caretaker

Aimé Mayema

Security Guard

Adolph Zukuku

Site Manager Ekolo ya Bonobo Community Reserve

Valentín Kusenda

Gardener and Enclosure Assist

Suzy Kwetuenda (female) sits smiling

Suzy Kwetuenda

Awareness and Ecotourism Program Manager

Veterinarian Raphael Belais sits at table with microscope in infirmary at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary

Dr. Raphaël Belais

Director of Lola ya Bonobo Center and Animal Operations

Bonobo veterinarian feeds a baby bonobo

Dr. Jonas Mukamba

Veterinarian, Bonobo Health Manager

Micheline Mambimbi

Cook

Arsène Mfuni

Educator and Tour Operator

Didier Manzambi

Visitor Reception

Meritha Membo Mayamba

Surrogate Mother

Constant Konzi

Administration Officer

Junior Manzina

Visitor Reception

Antoine Matudika

Security Guard

Giresse Pululu

Site Maintenance

Gladys Mavunza

Surrogate Mother

Souverrain Bawaka Longongo

Security Guard

Man smiling

Jean-Claude Nzumbi

Bonobo Caretaker

Micheline Nzonzi

Surrogate Mother

Yvonne Vela

Nursery Manager & Lead Surrogate Mother

Blaise Mbuaki

Environmental Educator-Guide

Jean Lokuli

Assistant Bonobo Caretaker

Damas Dama

Sanctuary Shopkeeper

François Makengo

Gardener

Ruth Muanda

Marketing & Communications Manager

Bernard Nsangu

Assistant Bonobo Caretaker

Laurent Bossiongo

Research Technician, Ekolo

Alain Iwaka

Enclosure Maintainer & Bonobo Monitor

Not Pictured

Junior Bobongo, Tracker, Ekolo
Schadrack Ibondo, Tracker, Ekolo
Fabrice Isilo, Tracker, Ekolo
Stephane Moikala, Tracker, Ekolo
Jose Ndingene, Tracker, Ekolo
Fabrice Dikizeyiko, Dietary Officer
Jean-Pierre Isongu, Nutrition Educator, Ekolo
Alain Miteti, Assistant Bonobo Caretaker
Louise Asinoko, Educator, Ekolo
Soleil Yingila, Driver

Benjamin Ngonda, Education and Community Projects Manager, Ekolo
Franck Lutete, Dietary Officer
Véronique Ndjea, Bonobo Monitor, Ekolo
Stephane Nsamu, Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Kese (Jacques) Kusuamina, Server
Antoine Limaya, Enclosure Maintainer/Bonobo Monitor, Ekolo
Yvon Swekalo, Cashier, Ekolo
Jean Mokweti Esimbo, Security Guard
Faustin Kalaki, Driver

Simon Mazala, Security Guard Papy Ithambala, Site Manager, Ekolo
Pathy Nzau, Security Guard
Francoise Bilaka, Housekeeper
Beatrice Lumeka, Laundry Aide
Joseph Koka, Storekeeper
Adolphe Atunda, Tracker, Ekolo
Henri Isongu, Tracker, Ekolo
Ibrahim Yengi Mubatu Wa Lelo, Manager, Elonda Camp and Bonobo Monitoring
Simon Mbama, Bonobo monitor, Ekolo

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