Read article on why he was chosen for the award, basically for his campaign for providing medical care to his native Congo, where millions have died of war & disease.

Article in a UN journal about his African trip and his message to the continent's youth.

Organization raises money through community activities and benefits children in the US and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mutombo is one of the league's best defensive centers. Find his season and career numbers as well as some video clips.

Find out about the Congolese athlete's charity activity that made him deserve this prestigious "President's Service Award" in the year 2000.