{"id":77854,"date":"2026-05-15T15:54:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T14:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/hic-sum\/repubblica-democratica-del-congo-africa-progetto-29-di-72\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:39:43","slug":"democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-29-of-72","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/hic-sum\/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-29-of-72\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic Republic of the Congo – Africa | Project #29 of 72"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sister Annie – Kisangani (Democratic Republic of the Congo)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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PROJECT 29 of 72<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MISSION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Place<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisangani<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisangani<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0.51851 25.19847<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jet lag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CONGREGATION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Congregation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soeurs de la Sainte Famille de Kisangani<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisangani<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisangani<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Congregational celebration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0.51851 25.19847<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jet lag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contact person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Annie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother General<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Nathalie Muzee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TRAINING INSTITUTION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misericordia di Assisi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Place<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assisi (PG)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Europe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43.09657 12.57170<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jet lag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Start date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21\/02\/2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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End date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22\/08\/2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tutors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don Maurizio Biagioni<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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REAL SPACE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Project manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Annie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Start date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 September 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish farming<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\nOPERA M – PROJECT M16<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bread of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Sister Annie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Upon returning to Kisangani, Sister Annie immediately launched the small<\/strong><\/strong> social enterprise devoted to fish farming, supported by spazio + spadoni. The property where the fish farm is located is about 7 km from the community where Annie lives; therefore, in addition to installing a fence to prevent possible theft, it was also necessary to employ a caretaker. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Annie carried out her training in Italy at Misericordia di Assisi, together with a sister from another Congregation, Sister Adele, who arrived shortly before her. On 22 August 2022 she returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, precisely to the city of Kisangani, the capital of the province of Tshopo where she is developing the social enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisangani, with a population of over 1,500,000, is located 2,000 km from the Congo River; it is the country\u2019s main inland port after Kinshasa, an important commercial distribution hub for river and land transport, and a major centre for trade and distribution in the northeastern part of the country. It is home to textile, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Read more<\/strong> UISG | Interview with Mother General Nathalie Muzee (Democratic Republic of the Congo)<\/a> \u201cMercy opens the doors to hope\u201d | DIOCESE OF KISANGANI (RDC)<\/a> After the Kisangani Forum, A Catechesis on the Works of Mercy<\/a> Blessed Anuarite Nengapeta 60 years after her martyrdom<\/a> After the Forum in Kisangani, a New Impetus of the Works of Mercy in Yanonge<\/a> Preparation for the Kisangani Forum: Gratuity as the Engine of the Works of Mercy<\/a> In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Kisangani, the spazio + spadoni Forum on Works of Mercy<\/a> Congo, the five ponds of the Sisters of the Holy Family as rehabilitation of nutritional health<\/a> DRC, hope is reborn in Kisangani with the regeneration of a fish farm<\/a> Kisangani (DRC): fish farming and aquaculture as weapons against child malnutrition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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13.02 | Partnership begins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The partnership between spazio + spadoni and the Soeurs de la Sainte Famille de Kisangani begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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21.02 | Sister\u2019s arrival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Annie is welcomed by the Misericordia di Assisi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21.02 | Sister\u2019s arrival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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29.04 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

spazio + spadoni meets Sister Nathalie Muzee, Superior General of Sister Annie\u2019s Congregation, in Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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29.04 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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17.05 | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

During her stay in Italy, Sister Annie takes part in various training activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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29.04 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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06-09.06 | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Technical training by spazio + spadoni at the Convento di San Cerbone (LU). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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June | Meeting with the Bishop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Annie meets His Excellency Bishop Domenico Sorrentino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June | Meeting with the Bishop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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22.08 | Sister\u2019s departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Annie returns to Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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30.09 | First funding disbursed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The funding is intended to clear the land, prepare the ponds and purchase some of the fry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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19.11 | Return to Italy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Annie returns to Italy for a second period of training on the Works of Mercy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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21.11-16.12 | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Training promoted by spazio + spadoni on the Works of Mercy and the Economy of Communion in Loppiano (FI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21.11-16.12 | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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29.11 | Second funding disbursed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The funding is intended to purchase more fry and feed, and improve the fence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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18.12 | Sister\u2019s departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After completing her training, Sister Annie returns to Kisangani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18.12 | Sister\u2019s departure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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01 | Production begins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The fry are introduced into the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01 | Production begins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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01 | Production begins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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01.01 | Sales begin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The ponds are opened and the fish are ready for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01.01 | Sales begin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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11.06 | Technical visit by spazio + spadoni<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rodrigue, spazio + spadoni\u2019s linker, visits Sister Annie\u2019s community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11.06 | Technical visit by spazio + spadoni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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18-20.09 | Forum on the riEvoluzione of the Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Forum on the riEvoluzione of the Works of Mercy promoted by spazio + spadoni takes place in Kisangani from 18 to 20 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18-20.09 | Forum on the riEvoluzione of the Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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03.05 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

During the UISG Assembly held in Rome from 5 to 9 May, spazio + spadoni meets Mother Nathalie, who stays at the Motherhouse of the Figlie di Maria Missionarie for the entire conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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03.05 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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03.05 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Project evaluations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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All evaluations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n