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stories of strength and sorrow from Eastern Congo
Précarité et bien-être à Goma (RDC) English
Provides an account of a Congolese city at the center of international aid efforts, as told through the everyday struggles of its people. Drawing on personal narratives--from taxi driver to market trader, doctor to local humanitarian worker--Trefon and Kabuyaya emphasize the resilience, pragmatism and ingenuity which characterizes so much of daily life in Goma. Resigned and hardened by struggle, the protagonists of the book give the impression that life is neither beautiful nor ugly, but an unending skirmish with destiny. In doing so, they offer insights into the social, cultural and political landscape of this unique city. --Adapted from publisher description.
Chronology of events in and around Goma -- Introduction: A city in search of its future -- The ups and downs of a businesswoman -- The amazing wooden scooter -- Charcoal is life -- A stone cutter's paradise -- Goma's public health challenges -- A pragmatic humanitarian -- Everybody loves beans -- The motorbike taxi solution -- Private security for hire -- Gembloux-Goma return -- Village boy makes good -- Born under a lucky star.
Abstract freely available; full-text restricted to individual document purchasers.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [228]-230) and index.