PROJECT UPDATE
MARCH TO JUNE DE 2024
New Home
The Congo Orphans Project has a new reception house for the first young people received by the project. It is located in Mbiza, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a 270 m² building, close to where all the children rescued from the war conflict zones are also located, and welcomes the first children rescued from street situations. Before, they were in the center of Bukavu, in a rented building. Now they will have a bigger, safer and more comfortable space!
There are currently 38 people in the house. There are 4 bedrooms with 12 treliches each. There is also a kitchen, dining room, bathroom and changing room.
At the inauguration ceremony, there was much excitement and prayers of thanks. A very important achievement thanks to our sponsors, and supporters!
AMANI SCHOOL
The Amani School of the Orphans of the Congo Project, which opened in 2024, is in operation with 280 students aged 3 to 16 doing a range of activities until the school year begins in September 2024 for regular classes. The space has 6 classrooms, a teachers’ room, administration, 10 toilets and 1 storage room. There are 6 teachers and 7 assistants qualified to develop the Montessori methodology with the students. The school’s capacity is 420 students. This dream come true was only possible thanks to the support of sponsors and sponsor companies.
New Rescues
The fraternal family of the Congo Orphans Project has grown with the arrival of 65 more children who were rescued from the conflict zones of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rescue was only possible thanks to the contributions made by the Rescue Congo Campaign. We know that conflicts still persist, that there is still a lot of work to be done and we will not stop here to rescue more children from armed conflicts and offer them a peaceful home!
Welcomed and safe, the children receive three meals a day, 24-hour care from social mamas, quality education, recreational activities and lots of love.
BAKERY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The FWB’s project in the Democratic Republic of Congo is getting another important building project! Work is underway on the bakery so that the young people in the shelter can learn a new trade and generate income. Construction has already begun on the masonry, floors, plumbing and roof. The next stages will be painting, installing doors and windows and acquiring furniture and equipment. It is beautiful to see!
Peace Song
Reema Manegabe – 11 years old
We invite you to listen to Reema’s sweet song and may her voice reach the heart of each sponsor as a powerful and tender thank you for the indescribable good they are doing in the lives of these children..
Health Caravan
For the first time, the Project received a health caravan with nine professionals, including seven doctors, who provided at least 400 medical visits to the children and staff. Thank you, sponsors
I'm still trying to put it into words...
What the Orphans of the Congo have given me. Anyone who looks at it from the outside thinks that we do these caravans because we're going to help them in some way, but that's a mistake, they're the ones who save us. With a joy for the simple, eyes that shine through everything, smiles that are too sincere and those hugs that almost knock you over every time they meet you. Their energy of love is unparalleled. They change us forever. Being at the housewarming was a real gift. In fact, a privilege. When they knelt down singing in gratitude, I could only thank God for the chance to be there."
