Kinshasa suffered severe social unrest and violence in the month of January that took the life of several civilians, and resulted in the main university being closed down and internet/sms communications being shot down until recently. Communication are now slowly … Continue reading →
Here’s a little quote that inspired us for this New Year: “I’d like to add some beauty to life,” said Anne dreamily. “I don’t exactly want to make people know more … though I know that is the noblest ambition … Continue reading →
Kikimi News You probably wonder if the library shelves were finally completed. The answer is YES! Our Indian friends from Inter Decor built 10 beautiful shelves, 3 will be for the library, 3 for the classrooms, 2 for the office, … Continue reading →
We spent the month preparing for the three day retreat/seminar which will start in a few days for our young people, so will keep this post sweet and short, and tell you all about it next month. Back to school … Continue reading →
Our Kikimi school on the map: As we already mentioned last month, all the kids from the 6th grade succeeded on their final exam, three of them being the orphans we have cared for since they were little. Here are … Continue reading →
Kikimi News: Education: Our very first group of 6 graders took their exam for completing Primary Education. In Congo, as so many children do not pursue high school education, this diploma is very important, especially when done in French. We … Continue reading →
Kikimi News: Having electricity now set up in Kikimi is a major victory and opening new doors to further educate the kids and the villagers in a fun way! The Lord supplied a projector for the school, so we’re now … Continue reading →
“In Africa, they dig for diamonds. Tons of earth are moved to find a little pebble not as large as a little fingernail. The miners are looking for the diamonds, not the dirt. They are willing to lift all the … Continue reading →
Future champions: While the winter Olympics was taking place in Sochi, our kids in Kikimi have been seriously practicing their soccer skills. Although setting up a soccer field is one of our goals, they have been using bamboo poles as … Continue reading →
This New Year started with a bang and we’ve been amazed by all the little pieces that have fallen into place and how the Lord has been setting things up. Hindrances and problems have also hit us from all sides, … Continue reading →
