N'guémta Nakoye Mannta (Juliette) is a Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus from Chad. With an academic background in philosophy, theology, and psychology, she teaches high school and does vocation and pastoral work for the Archdiocese of N'Djamena. A writer and activist, she also provides psychological support for women and minors in the Klessoum prison in N'Djamena.

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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

May 4, 2022

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.