LA SAINT VALENTIN A BUKAVU

Tout c’est passé au terrain de Kamagema, non loin de la cite de la joie à Panzi.
C’est une journée riche en activité. Tout est effervescent, les femmes ont bougé la ville.
Un grand monde s’est réuni pour écouter le message des femmes :
ONE BILLION RISING, DANCE, RISE ….WE WILL RISE UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS !!!!
Les autorités politico-administratives, les autorités militaires, les leaders communautaires, les responsables des églises, les organisations de la société civile, les femmes leaders, beaucoup de délégués venant de divers pays, la population de la ville de Bukavu…. Ont pris part aux activités de ce jour. Nous sommes convaincu que notre message est écoutée .
La journée de la St Valentin qui était jadis méprisée, devient une occasion de se faire entendre…..Vive V DAY qui a bien organisé cette journée. Rendez-vous le 8/3/2013
Brigiitte

English translation by community member LightMyWay

Valentine's Day in Bukavu

The day of February 14, 2013 is celebrated in a special way in Bukava. Everything took place at Kamagema field, not far from La Cité de la Joie in Panzi. It’s a day full of activities. Everything is lively, the women have moved the city. Many people come together to hear the women’s message:

ONE BILLION RISING, DANCE, RISE…WE WILL RISE UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS!!!!

The political/administrative authorities, the military authorities, the community leaders, the heads of churches, the civil and social organizations, the women leaders, many delegates coming from different areas, the population of the city of Bukavu, all took part in the day’s events. We are convinced that our message has been heard.

Valentine’s Day, which used to be looked down upon, has become a chance to make oneself heard…Long live V-DAY, which was so well organized on this day. We’ll meet again on March 8, 2013.