Biography

Local Hero Father Jean-Claude Atusameso has dedicated his life to bringing hope and opportunities to his fellow citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As Earth Rights Institute (ERI) Program Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Fr. Jean Claude works to revitalize and strengthen the war-torn DRC by partnering with local communities, donors, and governments to provide knowledge and resources to empower the Congolese people to shape their futures free of poverty. 

The success of Fr. Atusameso's collaborative approach reaches beyond Congolese borders. His reach includes organizing the shipment of 10 ocean containers carrying 5 million dollars in humanitarian aid and donations to Nigeria and the Congo (DRC) for educational, medical, and sustainable development purposes; developing consultation and training programs for local, state and national governments in order to better address issues of homelessness; developing and successfully implementing eco-village working models in Nigeria and the DRC.