Back to School: Going back to school in September is a happy event in Kikimi. The kids are so hungry to learn and very thankful for the new uniforms they receive, including notebooks and pens (thanks to SOFIA SPRL), and … 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 →
1 TENAFEP: Final Exam for Primary School Students This year, our school served as an examination center for students coming from four different primary schools. The examination lasted two days. We hope the results will be as encouraging as in … Continue reading →
In the merry month of May… as the ancient song goes, we give glory to God for answering so many prayers on every front! Our eldest daughter joined us for a couple weeks to help us with the water project. … 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 →
World Family Organization rewards Espoir Congo on their 70th anniversary celebration To close 2017 with an unexpected yet thrilling event, Espoir Congo was invited by the World Family Organization (a UN agency) for their 70th anniversary celebration which was held … Continue reading →
