Despite the so-called peace treaties signed between Rwanda and the DRCongo, the rebel militias continue to take over cities in the East of the country and to terrorize the population. Thankfully, our project, located around Kinshasa and now run by SABEC, is not directly affected by the war, but feels the economic struggle the whole country faces, as poverty remains rampant and living conditions extremely difficult. We are so thankful for the help you continue to give, which makes it possible to continue to educate the children and to provide them with the needed healthcare.

Thank you for partnering with us to help make this part of the world a better place and to give hope to those who need it most. May God richly bless you.

You will be encouraged to glance at what your support has helped to provide this year:

Goal #1: No Poverty

Micro-credit: manufacturing school uniforms.
Vocational education to teach students a trade: tailoring and construction.
Distribution of staple foods, household & sanitary products, and educational materials (uniforms, notebooks and school bags—Thank you Marsavco, RAF and Neema).

Goal #2: Zero Hunger

Distribution of food packages, snacks and hot meals to the children.
Farming (growing fruit trees and vegetables).

Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being

Medical care of 442 patients (in particular malaria).

Goal #4: Quality Education

Schooling of 365 students, 230 in Primary school and 135 in Secondary School, including 175 boys and 190 girls.
90 % of our students passed to the next grade.
Vocational training for high school students in electricity, construction, pedagogy or tailoring.
Maintenance: Repair of damaged roof (thanks to LiftUp).
Scholarship for Ana in medical school.

Theo, school director and president of SABEC

12th graders on final state examination day.

Repairs of the roof

Medical student Ana in practice

Goal #5: Gender Equality

120 girls attend our primary school for 110 boys and 70 girls attend our secondary school for 65 boys.

Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Thanks to LiftUp, Fabrice was able to dig a well that provides clean water to the village of Menkao and helps water the crops of his agricultural project.

Children Ministry/Character Building

Flourishing children’s ministry using the Character-Building STEPS Program in various parts of Kinshasa.
Character-Building rehabilitation activities with former street children with “Jeunes au Soleil”.
Special Christmas programs for underprivileged children.