HE François Balumuene, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo met Wednesday, November 2, in Washington, with Board of Directors of Therapeutic Interventions Inc. which produces Miss Culture USA, a title currently held by the Congolese born pageant Chancé Gatoro. Mr. Balumuene and the team from Therapeutic Inteventions Inc. agreed to work together in supporting Miss Gatoro's agenda designed to enhance childhood education in DRC. Top Board officials including CEO Fatmata koroma, Executive Secretary Jeannine Scott and Radio personnality Georges Collinet, attended the meeting described as “cordial and fruitful.”  AlloConakry
HE François Balumuene, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo met Wednesday, November 2, in Washington, with Board of Directors of Therapeutic Interventions Inc. which produces Miss Culture USA, a title currently held by the Congolese born pageant Chancé Gatoro. Mr. Balumuene and the team from Therapeutic Inteventions Inc. agreed to work together in supporting Miss Gatoro's agenda designed to enhance childhood education in DRC. Top Board officials including CEO Fatmata koroma, Executive Secretary Jeannine Scott and Radio personnality Georges Collinet, attended the meeting described as “cordial and fruitful.”  AlloConakry

Gabonese contestant Erwan Smith was crowned Sunday night in New York, Mister Africa USA 2016, in a ceremony co-hosted by Fatmata Koroma, CEO of Therapeutic Interventions Inc., and humanitarian actress Cece Maintain Djakiss Diarra (Ivory Coast) and Innocent Tagbado of Togo were the runners up.The jury, composed of six including four men awarded Smith the title because of his platform designed to fight corruption and dictatorship in Africa, namely in his native Gabon shaken by violences following a hotly contested presidential polls last week.

The event was produced by Mister Africa USA led by Bertini Heumegni whose vision is “to give opportunity to young Africans” from different countries to show case their talents and aspirations.In it’s third edition this year, Mister Africa USA registered contestants from 8 African countries including Burkina Fasso, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Gabon, Ethiopia and South Africa.After an initial opening prayer, the evening started with each contestant introducing himself along with his platform. Then, there was a traditional wear, and a talent portion including a “Performance Raffle”, followed by hours long of fundraising spearheaded by Claudine Mukamabano, to benefit Fabo Foundation for the Deaf in Africa.

In celebration of the Women’s History Month, Prof Hassana Alidou,Ambassador of Niger was honored with an award for leadership and service at the launching of the Women’s Leadership and Empowerment initiative by Therapeutic Interventions  Inc.

 Prof Alidou, one of the only three currently serving African female Ambassadors to  Washington, was recognized for selfless services and serving as a trailblazer for women in Niger and Africa.

 Accepting the award at the Historic Fraser Mansion in Washington, DC, Ambassador Alidou said the recognition was a call for more hard towards the cause of women and humanity at large. The Ambassador used her own life experiences to remind the over 100 people in the audience that in life everything is possible. According to Ambassador Alidou, she lost her mother by the age of three, her father by the age of seven, and was raised by a Canadian Nun in the largely Islamic country of Niger. In the midst of all the odds, she rose to where she is today after having stints doing international jobs and teaching at the University of Niger and later in the USA.She expressed readiness to help in mentor-ship programs organized by Therapeutic Interventions Inc.

 To Fatmata Koroma ,CEO of Therapeutic Interventions Inc, Ambassador Alidou was a worthy role model that young African women could emulate. Fatmata, who got a standing ovation for her tireless activism on women’s rights, said more women like Ambassador Alidou were needed so that young African girls could learn from. The CEO for Therapeutic Interventions Inc who also runs a beauty pageant for Africa, got high marks from the participants following brilliant submissions of life changing projects from some of the young women she works with.

 The  evening emceed by Jeannine B.Scott of the USA-Angola Chamber of Commerce  , and rich in symbolism, was graced with the presence of Ambassador Joseph Smith of Ghana and Ambassador Tiena Coulibaly of Mali who were held spell bound by the performances of the talented young women show casing the potentials of Africa.

Celebrity performer Anna Mwalogho brought the hall to its feet several times with sketches heaping praise to the toughness and resilience of the African women, the cultural shock of Africans making it to the USA, and the pride in maintaining one’s identity.

 “The success of the evening was beyond expectations,” said Fatmata Koroma of Therapeutic Interventions Inc. which organized the event with the support of ABB Productions LLC. The huge turnout and uplifting messages were enough inspiration to help her in the crusade to empower and give young African girls a voice, she said. Up next for her will be a beauty pageant in June during which which more African talent will be on display.

As part of its celebrations to mark the Women’s History Month, Therapeutic Inc, will launch the Women’s Leadership and Empowerment initiative in Washington, DC. Scheduled for March 26,  the event will have as guest of honor Prof Hassana Alidou, Ambassador of the Republic of Niger to the USA. According to Fatmata Koroma, President  & CEO of Therapeutic Inc, the goal of the initiative is to help in providing women with the skills necessary for success in the global market.

Therapeutic Interventions Inc. is launching its activities on March 26 2016, what is Therapeutic Inc and what are the activities you will be launching?

We will be celebrating Women’s History Month and officially launching our Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Initiative.Therapeutic Interventions Inc. Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the education, development and empowerment of women through leadership programs, entrepreneurship, educational workshops and Women’s Empowerment Conferences.

The goal of these various programs is to provide women with the skills, leadership abilities, character, and interpersonal skills necessary for success in the emerging international and global market. Therapeutic Interventions Inc. Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Initiative work with young ladies from the African Diaspora in the United States, building their self-esteem and preparing them for leadership roles, as well as, promoting community service as goodwill Ambassador.

Therapeutic Interventions Inc. Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Initiative mission is to support women’s issues.Each Delegate participating in the Therapeutic Interventions Inc. Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Program will take part in a development program that will:Build positive self-image,Boost self-esteem,Encourage Entrepreneurship,Enrich leadership skills,Develop character and integrity

Who is expected to be at the event and what do you reserve for the guests in terms of highlights for the evening?

The diplomatic  community along with members of the African community. Community Leaders, NGO’s, US Government officials are also guests attending the event.Highlights of the event are presentations from the Delegates of Miss Culture USA, and other Delegates from various pageants such as Miss Guinea North America, Miss United Nation, and Miss Africa USA.Special Performances from Celebrity Entertainer, Anna Mwalagho. More performances from Leon Juldeh Koroma and Jehoshua Azuka  Otuya.Speakers include Bintou Diamande, President of  UAA-Foundation Inc.  and June Thornton

The Ambassador of Niger is expected to be the guest of honor, how does her presence tie in with the message and vision of Therapeutic Inc?

She is an active member of ECOWAS. She is consistent with her service and leadership in the community. She is also one of few female Ambassadors in the African diplomatic community. The focus of the event is to Celebrate Women’s History Month and to officially launch Therapeutic Interventions Inc. Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Initiative.

What other activities will your Organization be working on after its launch? 

We will be conducting an educational workshop for young ladies and we will also have the Miss Culture USA Pageant in June.

You are also involved in a number of other activities like beauty pageants, can you tell us more about these other activities of yours?

I am the chairperson and co-founder of Kushe’ Magazine and producer/host of a talk show called Celebrity Health talk.

Thanks very much for taking time to answer questions from PAV

 Thanks for talking to us and do join us at the event as well!

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