At the closing of another year, we can only praise God for all He accomplished, overcoming all the obstacles that came our way. Thanks to your generosity and your big heart, thanks also to our dedicated and sacrificial Congolese partners … Continue reading →
Distribution of food and other products: Thanks to the generosity of faithful donors in Kinshasa, we are able to continue preparing meals for the children, and distribute food and household items to the needy. Good nutrition is closely linked … Continue reading →
I. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Our initial goals were to drill a well equipped with a solar pump, a water tower with 2 cisterns (2x5m3) and 2 water fountains in Kikimi on Espoir Congo site which has a primary school, a … Continue reading →
Very happy to be back in Kinshasa, and to renew personal contact with all our friends and partners. We were welcomed at the airport by torrential rain, which delayed the delivery of our luggage, but which we took as a … Continue reading →
1 Food Distribution We continue to receive monthly donations of food which is being distributed to the children. This month, one contact donated hot dogs, a fun treat for the kids. 2 Education Various officials often come to visit … Continue reading →
1 Village Development The last few months have seen significant unrest and instability, even violence, which have slowed down the economy and the general running of things with what the Congolese have called “dead days” when shops and schools close … Continue reading →
1 A very special excursion for our Kikimi children As mentioned last month, an excursion had been planned for 30 of our students to a brand-new restaurant in the center of Kinshasa which a friend, Marion, recently opened “La Pergola”. … Continue reading →
2 Distribution of goods There has been a change of management within the company who has donated food and sanitary products for years and the new person in charge is waiting for directives from the top owner … Continue reading →
1 Bore Well and Solar Pump Project One of our friends brought up the idea of doing a bore well or two in Kikimi. At first, we thought it would not be possible, as per the studies that had been … Continue reading →
