Hope for Congo: Bring Hope. Change Lives.

Greetings,

Every day at the Sabuli Children’s Center (SCC), quiet heroes give their time, love, and energy so that children can grow up healthy, safe, and hopeful. One of those heroes is Mama Micheline, the SCC Supervisor.

In this newsletter, we invite you to walk alongside her through a single day in her life, from preparing her own children in the morning, to welcoming dozens of little ones at the center, to ensuring that each child has food, care, and encouragement before the day ends.

Your support is what empowers Mama Micheline to care for every child, every day. I hope you feel as inspired as we do by the love of Mama Micheline. 

With gratitude,
Wilita Sanguma
Executive Director, Lobiko.org

Waking Her Children

The day begins with Mama Micheline waking her children, preparing them for the day ahead. She makes sure they have some food to reheat from the day before and today she buys some malaria medicine for her youngest.

Ready For the Day

Micheline starts with a bucket shower behind her home, packs her purse, then says good morning to the neighbors. She steps out to begin her commute to the center.

Warm Welcomes

As she arrives, the children, who are on school holiday, rush to greet her with hugs and smiles, their joy lights up the morning. 

Making Sure Every Need Is Met

Micheline is responsible for ensuring supplies will last through the month. She carefully distributes soap to the Moms for laundry and provides the food for the day, while checking off inventory and keeping track.

It Takes a Team

There is a team of caregivers, security, cooks and a teacher who work together at SCC. Everyone has their vital roles to support the children. Micheline connects with each caregiver to review how the night went and makes sure all the children are in good health. If any child is ill, they'll be taken to the clinic.

Joy & Soccer

Micheline observes as the children dive into soccer practice, their laughter echoing across the field. 

Songs, Smiles, and Cuddles

There's never a day without cuddles. Micheline cradles the babies in her arms, feeding them, singing joyful songs, and bringing the children the love they need. 

Encouraging Young Minds

Even during summer break, Micheline ensures the children stay engaged, supporting their learning with tutoring .

Smiles All Around

The children enjoy play as a source of learning and fun. You can't spend time with the children and not find yourself laughing and smiling. 

Waving Goodbye

As the sun begins to set, Micheline waves goodbye to the children, her heart full as she heads home to her own children. What's not pictured is the many nights she comes to check on the children late in the evening.