Who We Are
A cultural and development institution built by Bakundu sons and daughters in the United States.
The Bakundu Cultural and Development Union, USA Incorporated is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization created from the experience and dreams of Bakundu elites in the United States of America who are dedicated to promoting culture and development, especially in less privileged communities.
Our Mission
Meaningful development anchored in culture.
The mission of BACDU-USA is to bring meaningful development to the Bakundu Community living in and out of the United States of America while adhering to the rich and diverse culture of the Bakundu people. Guided by the needs of these communities, BACDU-USA pursues its mission with excellence and compassion.
Preserve Culture
Protect Bakundu language, heritage, identity, and cultural memory for future generations.
Build Community
Unite Bakundu people in the diaspora and strengthen national and international solidarity.
Drive Development
Support education, infrastructure, welfare, and long-term opportunity in Bakundu communities.
Objectives
What BACDU-USA is organized to advance
Language, Culture & Heritage
Work toward providing access to and maintaining the language, culture, and heritage of the Bakundu tribe.
Education Access
Support access to education for Bakundu people living in the United States and in Cameroon.
Prosperity & Property
Educate members on the importance of preserving private property, creating wealth, and building prosperity.
Homeland Projects
Support access to sanitary public infrastructure such as good drinking water systems, hospitals, clinics, and sanitation education.
Cultural Revival
Revive and conserve Bakundu culture while promoting national and international solidarity among Bakundus.
Civic Responsibility
Educate the community on being useful and law-abiding citizens in the United States of America.
BACDU Logo Symbolism
A visual language of peace, unity, fertility, and assembly.
The BACDU logo carries cultural meaning through symbols that represent peace, unity, fertility, communication, and the general assembly of the Bakundu people.
NYAMA weed and PEMBE, the white clay, symbolize peace and unity; PEMBE also carries the meaning of fertility.
The drum and gongs are rallying instruments. The traditional brooms symbolize unity because many broom sticks together are difficult to break.
The inscription translates as the General Assembly of the Bakundu People.
Executive Stewardship
Service requires structure, accountability, and visible leadership.
The original BACDU website presents an executive board responsible for organizational leadership and public representation. Confirm current office holders before publishing this section as the active administration.
David Lobe
Chairman / CEO
Mrs. Moleka
Secretary General
Dr. Elvis Moleka
Public Relations Officer
Catherine Nwengella
Cultural Coordinator
Ferdinand Kinye Moiti
Assistant Secretary General
Naomi Ebile
Chief Financial Officer
Henry Namata Dienga
Treasurer
Join the Work
BACDU-USA is strongest when Bakundu people participate.
Become part of the union that preserves culture, organizes the diaspora, supports education, and advances development for the Bakundu people.