Overview
These are smaller than American Corners and they are subject to the local American Center Staff, under the supervision of the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS). Moreover, American Shelves are effective when a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) is concluded between the said Embassy’s Section (PAS) and the host-institutions; and they are also subject to respect the Mission’s Goals through the 5 core-Programs aforementioned.
American Shelf Congo Peace Network – Goma
The U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E. Michael A. Hammer, inaugurated an American Shelf in Goma, Saturday, March 9, 2019. It is located at the Congo Peace Network NGO – 42, Bunagana Street, District of Katindo in Goma (Eastern DRC). The American Shelf Goma is a joint partnership between the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section and Congo Peace Network. As with other types of American spaces, this shelf offers computers connected to the internet and book collections designed to improve mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On-line reference searching enhances the ability of the shelf to provide the most up-to-date information to patrons. It is a place for U.S. State Department exchange programs alumni, students, and the general public to conduct research and participate in special events. American Shelf patrons may include, among others, community member researchers who are interested in finding information on American social sciences, teachers, academics, and students researching American history, culture, values and language.
Note: All the activities/programs at the American Shelf Goma are open to the public and free of charge to patrons.
Operation Days and Hours
The Shelf is open to the public from Monday to Friday, 0800 – 1600.
American Shelf Goma
Congo Peace Network
42, Ave Bunagana
District of Katindo – Goma
Nord Kivu Province
R.D. Congo
Contacts:
- Office : (+243) (0) 81-556-0151/152, Ext. 2161/2163
- Fax : (+243) (0) 81-556-0175
- E-mail : USEmbassyKinshasa@state.gov
American Shelf Kisangani
U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E. Michael A. Hammer, inaugurated the American Shelf in Kisangani on November 21, 2020.
Located on the campus of the “University of Kisangani ”, the American Shelf Kisangani is a joint-partnership between the U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section and University of Kisangani. The American Shelf in Kisangani is one of six American Spaces located throughout the DRC. The American Spaces DRC network offers free internet access, a diverse book collection and events designed to improve mutual understanding between the United States and the DRC. Patrons of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to use the American Shelf for professional development, research and study purposes and to host and attend events that increase cultural awareness.
American Shelf Matadi
U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E. Michael A. Hammer, inaugurated the American Shelf in Matadi on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Located on the campus of the “Institut supérieur de commerce de Matadi” (The Trading College of Matadi), the American Shelf Matadi is a joint-partnership between the U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section and ISC Matadi. The American Shelf in Matadi is one of six American Spaces located throughout the DRC. The American Spaces DRC network offers free internet access, a diverse book collection and events designed to improve mutual understanding between the United States and the DRC. Patrons of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to use the American Shelf for professional development, research and study purposes and to host and attend events that increase cultural awareness.
