Juliette N'guémta Nakoye Mannta

N'guémta Nakoye Mannta (Juliette) is a Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus from Chad. In addition to an academic background in systematic theology, philosophy, ethics, politics and society, she also has professional training in psychology to accompany the perpetrators and victims of violence, terrorism and natural disasters. She teaches high school and does vocation and pastoral work for the N'Djamena Archdiocese. A writer and activist, she also provides psychological support for women and minors in the Klessoum prison in N'Djamena.

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People protest in N'Djamena, Chad, on April 27, 2021, after Mahamat Idriss Déby declared himself the head of the country's Transitional Military Council. (AP/Sunday Alamba)

Ministering in Chad, a country plagued by violence, unrest and conflict

My calling as a Chadian Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus impels me to embrace the challenge of being a Christian prophet — proclaiming God's message of love and inclusion, especially during times of conflict.

Sr. Juliette N'guémta Nakoye Mannta, lower right, is pictured with some of her students in Atrone, in N'Djamena, Chad. She believes educating youth helps counter negative national trends. (Courtesy of Juliette N'guémta Nakoye Mannta)

The church provides hope in Chad

In Chad we are living under a strict police state, with violations of human rights and freedoms. Economic and social affairs are in chaos. But the church's work in Chad, including our mission as sisters, offers hope.