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
Christmas is a time of joy, warmth, and belonging, feelings that street-connected children rarely experience while surviving on their own. At Kimbilio, the festive season offers a unique opportunity... Read the full report ›By Jenny Appleby | Project administrator
The new school year is officially underway at Kimbilio! Our classrooms are filled with energy and enthusiasm as students return to their studies, ready to embrace fresh opportunities, learn new... Read the full report ›By Jenny Appleby | Project administrator
This term brought a special afternoon at Kimbilio School as students gathered across our lush green grounds, a peaceful sanctuary that brings life and focus to their learning. The assembly opened with... Read the full report ›
