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Congolese Community of New Hampshire

Urgent Humanitarian Crisis

2025-03-22 14:00:00 2025-03-22 15:30:00 America/New_York Congolese Community of New Hampshire Join F. Noel Sagna, Djems Kwembe, and Lois Numbi, as they shine a light on the deadly humanitarian crisis taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Saturday, March 22
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-22 14:00:00 2025-03-22 15:30:00 America/New_York Congolese Community of New Hampshire Join F. Noel Sagna, Djems Kwembe, and Lois Numbi, as they shine a light on the deadly humanitarian crisis taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Join F. Noel Sagna, Djems Kwembe, and Lois Numbi, as they shine a light on the deadly humanitarian crisis taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

“We are giving this talk to educate our communities since the Western media is not doing enough to cover the genocide. We want to save the lives of our family members, to stop the illegal exploitation of our minerals, to stop the rape of women and children, to stop the killing, to stop the poverty. We want the world to assist the 110 million CONGOLESE after discovering what is going on.

Help us to stop the genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We need everyone’s voice/ action to stop the ongoing war.”

From the 1960s to today, around 18,000,000 people have been killed or disabled in the conflict - half of those children under the age of five. Hundreds of thousands of women have been raped as a weapon of war. Seventy percent of Congolese live in extreme poverty, earning less than $2 per day.

Congo is a storehouse of strategic minerals (cobalt, copper, zinc, gold, diamond, silver, magnesium, germanium, uranium, coltan, petroleum and many other resources), which the international community is systematically looting. In this talk, Noel, Djems, and Lois ask the question: when is it time to stop the suffering and how many people should die before the world reacts? Are minerals more valuable than human beings?


About the speakers:

F. Noel Sagna: MS. CMHC from Senegal, Executive Director ASPIR INTERNATIONAL.

A retired military policeman from the West African country of Senegal, he served on the force for 13 years, engaging in conflict resolution and peace keeping in the country’s Southern Casamance Region. He then worked in Gueckedou, Guinea where he was a consultant for an American NGO, American Refugee. It was during this time that he founded ASPIR with fellow colleagues and friends.  Mr. Sagna continued supporting and promoting ASPIR and refugees when the refugee camps and operations were relocated from Gueckedou to the neighboring town of Kissidougou between 1999 - 2001 and returnees from Kailahun, Koidou, Lumpa camp, and Freetown Sierra Leone to establish programs in 2001 to 2004. 

Mr. Sagna returned to New Hampshire USA at ASPIR’s headquarters in 2004 to assist caring for his in laws with health issues. While in NH, he continued advocating and promoting youth refugee success and refugee mental health support. He was awarded with a PROCLAMATION of “Francois Noel Sagna Day” at Hillsboro for his Americorps Vista volunteer service on September 11, 2007. He participates in numerous committees to develop policies to improve refugee/immigrant life.

Djems Kwembe: I am an entrepreneur and activist, passionate about the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo. I pursued studies in architecture at the Institut Supérieur d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme (ISAU) in the DRC and am currently continuing my education in Electrical Technology at Community College NH in the US.

At the same time, I am a political actor and an advocate for civic awareness. I actively promote collective consciousness by encouraging entrepreneurship, social responsibility, and the emergence of a new generation of leaders in the DRC.

Lois Numbi: MA in global policy, recently graduated from Kinshasa DRC Democratic Republic of Congo, and now living in New Hampshire for nine years. I'm passionate about advocacy and helping others access valuable resources.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Talk | Community |

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Peterborough Town Library

Phone: 603-924-8040

Hours
Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed

About the branch

Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.

Upcoming events

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, now meeting twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Fri, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Rachel Joyce.

Wed, Sep 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Fri, Sep 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
by Marty Kelley

Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Are you beginning to explore homecare options for yourself or a loved one? Come away with practical tips and peace of mind as you prepare for the next chapter with confidence.

Tue, Sep 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for a presentation from artist Marty Kelley.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through how to maintain your devices.

Tue, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Sep 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for a community potted plant swap— a fun and friendly way to share your love of indoor plants.

Sat, Sep 20, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for a community potted plant swap— a fun and friendly way to share your love of indoor plants.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.

Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak.

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Program & Outreach Librarian Rebecca covers the highlights of our original 3-part Family Archiving 101 series in one beginner-friendly session.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Mary Kronenwetter tells the story of wildlife conservationist Ernest Harold Baynes, fondly remembered in New Hampshire as our own Doctor Dolittle.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Wed, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Presented by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services. Learn about the benefits available to seniors living in the Monadnock Region.

Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Presented by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services. Learn about the benefits available to seniors living in the Monadnock Region.

Thu, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.