The 400 American adoptive families of Congolese children are not giving up

20 November 2015

American families represent the 400 adoptive families of Congolese children express their happiness to live with their Congolese children and will celebrate in Kinshasa "the recent news of the 72 children who have been reunited with their adoptive families".

American families who have adopted Congolese children met on Tuesday, November 17 at his office with the Congolese Minister in charge of Relations with Parliament, Prof. Tryphon Kin-kiey Mulumba to whom they explained, on behalf of all the other adoptive families - a total of 400 families - the love they have for their little ones and the happiness they hope to be close to being grouped under the same roof in their country of origin, the United States. Some parents have mastered one of our four languages, Lingala, a sign of attachment to their children. They delivered a public letter to the minister.

These families, who are very active on social networks, represent the four hundred American families who have adopted one or more Congolese children. Parents have made the trip to the Congo and some have been staying there for several months, far from their spouses but alongside their adopted children according to the legislation in force. But they cannot cross the national border with these young Congolese, departures having been suspended by the Government which suspects cases of trafficking in human organs taken from adopted children or, starting from the precautionary principle, it wants to shed all the light around the allegations which report cases of children falling into networks of prostitution or pedophilia.

The Government is examining a new updated legal framework expected in Parliament. A preliminary social inquiry into the moral aspects of the candidate family in the candidate's country of origin would be required. Similarly, the question of nationality and the right of visit of biological parents appears to be at the center of the debates. Meanwhile, in the United States, families are mobilizing, President Barack Obama and the State Department are sensitized. Just like in the Congo. Friday, December 20, these families will give a dinner in Kinshasa at the house of one of them - Lee and Bercky Ward - in the presence of the ambassador for children, our compatriot Solange Ghonda. Members of Parliament, senators, ministers, diplomats, trade representatives, etc., will be present and will “interact with several adoptive families and their children”.

At the end of October, the government announced that 72 files of adopted children had been released and that the parents were now authorized to leave the country with them. It was the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals Alexis Thambwe Mwamba - a sign that the file is eminently political and no longer falls within the family sector - who made the announcement to the ambassadors of the countries of origin.

On November 3, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior and Security, Evariste Boshab Mabudj published the list containing the names of the children, their parents, the host countries. Files examined by an Interministerial Commission responsible for adoption chaired by Albert Mbumba Vandu di Paka with Joska Kabong Ngoy as rapporteur.

In total, there are eighteen French files, fourteen Americans, twelve Belgians, ten Italians, seven Canadians, seven Dutch, two Germans, one Swiss that Le Soft International publishes below: 1. Child: Joseph Matondo (

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Parents adoptive: Michael Andrew Paulich and Rebecca Lynn Paulich

Country: USA.

2. Child:

Armand Mpambani (G)

Adoptive parents: James Ryan Stras Bangh and Krysta Louise Strasbangh

Country: USA.

3. Child:

Awu André Boyer (G)

Adoptive parents:

Jasan Jay Boyer

and Jennifer Adele Boyer

Country: USA.

4. Child:

Fulfilled Lokasa Boyer (G)

Adoptive Parents:

Jasan Jay Boyer

and Jennifer Adele Boyer

Country: USA.

5. Child:

Eliyah Bonheur Clément (F)

Adoptive parents:

Evan Cabril Clément and Elisabeth Deann

Country: USA.

6. Child:

Ndaya Towsend

Adoptive Parents:

Brent Towsend and Sharon Towsend

Country: USA.

7. Child:

Elenga Tatiane Forjon

Adoptive parents: Jeffeery Tprgan and Aychey Forgan

Country: USA.

8. Child:

Wola Francine Forjon

Adoptive Parents: Jeffeery Tprgan and Aychey Forgan

Country: USA.

9. Child:

Kaleb Mundeke Lewis

Adoptive Parents:

Kevin Lewis and

Muiel Lewis

Country: USA.

10. Child:

Josué Mundeke Lewis

Adoptive parents:

Kevin Lewis and Muiel Lewis

Country: USA.

11. Child:

Bomba Mata Hiler Adoptive Parents:

Jeremy Hiler and

Catherine Hiler

Country: USA.

12. Child:

Bomba Kibiti Hiler Adoptive Parents:

Jeremy Hiler

and Catherine Hiler

Country: USA.

13. Child:

Mpia Mervedy

Adoptive Parents: Reynolds Manson Ray and Mary Virginia

Country: USA.

14. Child:

Isac Nathaanel Sand (G)

Country: USA.

15. Child:

Michel Nzuzi Kikaba (L)

Adoptive parents: Werner Russo

and Teresa Starita

Country: Italy.

16. Child:

Jordan Landu (G)

Adoptive parents: Michele Pio Albano and Paolina Anna Marie Scioscia

Country: Italy.

17. Child:

Pricillia Tsasa (F)

Adoptive parents: Rocco Trivigno

and Barbara Cecca Relu

Country: Italy.

18. Child:

Claudia Casini (F)

Adoptive parents: Pasquale Serafino

and Anna Ferraioli

Country: Italy.

19. Child:

Rose Mavungu (F)

Adoptive parents:

Fabio Virgili

and Michela Aucone

Country: Italy.

20. Child:

Odreille Kasongo (F)

Adoptive parents: Giuseppe de Luca and Rosa Athanese

Country: Italy.

21. Child:

Mario Tsasa (G)

Adoptive parents: Nicola Milan

and Elena Falasco

Country: Italy.

22. Child:

Veronica Tsasa (F)

Adoptive parents: Andrea Cirillo

and Antonella Correale

Country: Italy.

23. Child:

Andrea Tsasa (F)

Adoptive parents: Giullio Colecchia

and Ilaria Biccheri

Country: Italy.

24. Child:

Ilunga Kevin

Adoptive parents: Tiziano Colombi and Sabrina Sala

Country: Italy.

25. Child:

Tumaini Catherine (Rodriguez Lola Aniua Tech)

Adoptive parents:

Maria Angeles Rodriguez Serrana

Country: Belgium.

26. Child:

Tumaini Nelson (Messina Nelson)

Adoptive parents: Messina Stephane

and Chahed Nazina

Country: Belgium.

27. Child:

Tumaini Michel

(Van Damme Michel)

Adoptive parents:

Van Damme

and Bomps

Country: Belgium.

28. Child:

Tumaini Anastasie (Dehan Anastasie)

Adoptive Parents:

Dehan Laurence

Country: Belgium.

29. Child:

Tumaini Gabriel Adoptive parents:

Chaltin Eric

and Marchese Lorena

Country: Belgium.

30. Child:

Tumaini Joseph (Verrillo Joseph)

Adoptive parents:

Verrillo Vincent

and Gouders Christine

Country: Belgium.

31. Child:

Tumaini Agathe (Colson Agathe)

Adoptive parents:

Colson Raphael

and Dejong Béatrice

Country: Belgium.

32. Child:

Tumaini Thérèse (Carpentiers Thérèse)

Adoptive parents: Carpentiers Sébastien and Pirea Irène

Country: Belgium.

33. Child:

Tumaini Paul

(Lecan Eliot Paul)

Adoptive parents:

Legan Zahnen,

Mr and Mrs

Country: Belgium.

34. Child:

Tumaini Augustin (Loop Pascal)

Adoptive parents:

Loop Jean-François

and Loop Claudia

Country: Belgium.

35. Child:

Tumaini Feza

(Jacob Feza)

Adoptive Parents:

Bart Hendrik Maria Jacobs and Ans Ina Tambuyzer

Country: Belgium.

36. Child:

Tumaini Clémentine (Dewitte Clementine)

Adoptive parents: Dewittestija

and Elsy De Decere

Country: Belgium.

37. Child:

Sifa Zigire (F)

Adoptive parents: Wiloghbi Clarence Allan and Wiloghbydalas Michel

Country: Canada.

38. Child:

Tshibanda Kabedi (F)

Adoptive parents: Wiloghbi Clarence Allan and Wiloghbydalas Michel

Country: Canada.

39. Child:

Katende Delphin (M)

Adoptive parents:

Albert Jame De Boer and Michelle Renée De Boer

Country: Canada.

40. Child: Etomboli Eddy (M)

41. Child:

Etomboli Benoit (M)

Adoptive parents: Meinner Clark Jerome and Penner Grce Rhoda

Country: Canada.

42. Child:

Mukuna Kjos (M)

43. Child:

Sakasaka Jhon (M)

Adoptive parents:

Mark Kirkupbrian and Kirkup Janna Markiekke

Country: Canada.

44. Child:

Kabeya Benjamin (M)

Adoptive Parents:

Payette Michael Howard and

Ward Heather Lee

Country: Canada.

45. Child:

Georgette Museba Wa Senga (F)

46. Child:

Patience Kasolia Kisote (F)

Adoptive parents: Lagemaat Seslie Paul and Lagemaat Jacqueline Cornelia

Country: Canada.

47. Child:

Titus Estime Malengi Adoptive parents:

Boris Sander

and Simone Sander

Country: Germany.

48. Child:

Madita Elisabeth Nadine

Adoptive parents: Doctor Stéphania Sabel

Country: Germany.

49. Child:

Tshisuaka Fabrice (Enderele Paul, Fabrice, Emmanuel)

50. Child:

Tshisuaka Fabrice (Enderele Marie, Chancelle Anne)

51. Child:

Tshisuaka Fabrice (Enderele Gabriella, Jeanne)

Adoptive parents:

Enderle François-Xavier and Mme Burgat- Paris Marie Edith

Country: France.

52. Child:

Mbuembue Jean (Burgat-Paris Stanis, Jean)

Adoptive parents:

Burgat-Paris Olivier and Burgat-Paris Marie Laure

Country: France.

53. Child:

Makuela Lozolo Chançard

(Jourdier Bertrand Louis Chançard)

Adoptive parents:

Jourdier Bertrand Marc Dominique and Geoffrey

Country: France.

54. Child:

Nkumu Christian (Bajolet Malo)

55. Child:

Nkumu Thérèse (Bajolet Maline)

Adoptive parents:

Bajolet Malo Gérôme and Avallone Laure

Country: France.

56. Child:

Mulanga Caroline (Avalonne Vittoria)

Adoptive parents: Avalonne Salvatore and Avalone Magali

Country: France.

57. Child:

Kingo Divine

(Acker Fannie Divine)

Adoptive parents: Marcel Cker

and Mireille Acker

Country: France.

58. Child:

Simbu Simbu Antoine

Adoptive parents:

Hervet Gognet

and Sandrine Ferdinande Foucourt

Country: France.

59. Child:

Christophe Kibala Adoptive parents: Meriau Christophe

and Rémy Cristel

Country: France.

60. Child:

Maurice Konde

Adoptive Parents: Market

Country: France.

61. Child:

Gabriel Kalonji

Adoptive Parents:

Levet

Country: France.

62. Child:

Kembia Mufuta Joie

Adoptive Parents:

Van Der Weegen

and Mols Witgard Eva Maria

Country: Netherlands.

63. Child:

Kesengela Mafuta Clarisse

Adoptive parents:

Van der Weegen

and Mols Witgard Eva Maria

Country: Netherlands.

64. Child:

Bosunga Mufuta Nadine

Adoptive parents:

Van Der Weegen

and Mols Witgard Eva Maria

Country: Netherlands.

65. Child:

Mpoyi Lukunga Blanchard

Adoptive Parents:

Haan and Van Alst

Country: Netherlands.

66. Child:

Kapinga Lukunga Asnate

Adoptive parents:

Haan and Van Alst

Country: Netherlands.

67. Child:

Kalombo Lukunga Believe

Adoptive parents:

Van Der Weegen

and Mols Witgard Eva Maria

Country: Netherlands.

68. Child:

Ngandu Mukendi Armel

Adoptive Parents:

Klein and Wijnolts

Country: Netherlands.

69. Child:

Ndaya Kayuwa Trésis

Adoptive parents:

Marie Jeanne Kabangu Ngandu

Country: Switzerland.

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