The Congo Children Trust supports vulnerable street children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our flagship project, Kimbilio, works in the southern city of Lubumbashi supporting over 500 children each month, with the aim of reintegrating them with their families. Kimbilio runs four centres, including an outreach centre offering food, emotional support and healthcare; two transit houses; and a small community where children live in a holistic family setting. Kimbilio also built and runs a primary school in an impoverished area of Lubumbashi. Providing high quality education to former street children and children whose parents are not able to ordinarily send their children to school. This ... read more The Congo Children Trust supports vulnerable street children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our flagship project, Kimbilio, works in the southern city of Lubumbashi supporting over 500 children each month, with the aim of reintegrating them with their families. Kimbilio runs four centres, including an outreach centre offering food, emotional support and healthcare; two transit houses; and a small community where children live in a holistic family setting. Kimbilio also built and runs a primary school in an impoverished area of Lubumbashi. Providing high quality education to former street children and children whose parents are not able to ordinarily send their children to school. This school is a life line in the area offering a positive future and hope to children who otherwise would not have the chance to learn to read and write.
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By Jenny Appleby | Project administrator
Guided by the United Nations theme, Rights. Justice. Action., International Women’s Day at Kimbilio was a glorious celebration with a deep message. Globally, women hold just 64% of the legal... Read the full report ›By Jenny Appleby | Project administrator
As we head into the final weeks of the school term, we are thrilled to celebrate another full year of education successfully completed! For children who usually wouldn't stand a chance at getting an... Read the full report ›By Jenny Appleby | Project administrator
We are absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news from our vocational program! Another five young mothers have just successfully completed their intensive hairdressing training.For these teenage... Read the full report ›
