Our Core Values
What Drives Us
Respect & Integrity
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Know and do what is right.
Social Responsibility
Act and Serve in the best interests of the community, country, and the world.
Innovative Thinking
Imagining creative and courageous solutions which respond to local and global challenges.
Collaboration
Willing to be part of a strong team with a strong impact through mentorship and peer relationships.
What We Do
Our Programs
Comprehensive programs designed to foster leadership and entrepreneurship at every stage.
Youth Leadership Programs
A High School Program where students(13 - 19 years old) learn and develop their leadership and entrepreneurship skills to become exceptional changemakers.
Youth Leadership Center
Commits to offer youths resources and opportunities in a healthy and clean environment with dignity and no discrimination.
Center for Community Development
Aims to create, establish, encourage and support development projects to strengthen youth capabilities for sustainable growth.
Kuvuna Network
Connects young leaders worldwide to grow successful ventures. Stay connected with all the former leaders of Kuvuna academy.
Who We Are
Our Leadership Team
The visionaries behind our mission.
Charles Ngimbi Kuvuna
Founder & Chairman
Alpha Dumbi Kuvuna
Co-founder & Senior Advisor
Bénédicte Mundele Kuvuna
President & CEO
Kirk Bolen
Global Advisor
Junior Tambu Lukoki
Program Manager
Nate Pelsma
Vice President, US
Brigitte Maketa
Administrative Assistant
& ldquo;The Leadership Team at Kuvuna Foundation is committed to raise a new class of young Congolese leaders and entrepreneurs. My dream is to see a new generation of leaders and entrepreneurs who do not consider themselves as victims, but who believe to be CHANGEMAKERS.If It Is to Be, It 's up to Me.& rdquo;
Bénédicte Mundele Kuvuna
President & amp; CEO