Thérèse Olenga Kalonda

Thérèse Olenga Kalonda, is a Congolese politician. Appointed provincial Minister of Education, Environment, Communication, and Gender by Governor André Kimbuta on August 7, 2017, she was elected in January 2019 as a member of parliament for Lukunga. She is also known for her commitment to women's empowerment. Quotes "Women support 80% of household expenses in Kinshasa." Thérèse Olenga Kalonda (2015) cited in Échos de la MONUSCO ""Thérèse Olenga Kalonda, ministre provinciale du genre : "C’est la femme qui soutient le ménage à 80 % à Kinshasa."" on The unmissions, March 2015. "Mon cœur est dans la joie de voir la participation de la femme au Gouvernement progresser." Thérèse Olenga Kalonda (2023) cited by Journal des nations ""Nominations des 16 femmes ministres, « Mon cœur est dans la joie de voir la participation de la femme au Gouvernement progresser », Thérèse Olenga."" on The journaldesnations, 24 March 2023. See also Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner Julie Mbuyi Madeleine Nikomba Sabangu Renabelle Kayala Ninga Noëlla Bachebandey Manzolo Chantal Safu External links Category:Women politicians from the Democratic Republic of Congo Category:Government ministers Category:Living people