On June 30, 1960, the DR Congo achieved independence from Belgium. The path forward has been tumultuous. Right after independence, the...

At Kimbilio's five facilities, nourishment of children is a crucial aspect of care and community. The main meal at all locations centers...

Six months ago, 11 year old Dany came off the street to the Kimbilio outreach center for the first time. His father had died. The...

Safety at the Kimbilio Mapendo School has been greatly enhanced by the now complete security wall and guard house, thanks to the...

Access to clean, safe water is challenging across the DR Congo. Lubumbashi is no exception. The city faces a water shortage, with...

The DR Congo is in the top 10 of the least electrified countries in the world. According to the World Bank, less than 17% of households...

Today is International Day for Street Children. Today, we recognize that millions of children around the world live and work on the...

Field trips give the children of Kimbilio the opportunity to converse, relax and explore. Last week, boys and girls living at Kimbilio's...

While the media are focused on the conflict in Eastern DR Congo, Kimbilio's home city of Lubumbashi - 1000 miles away from the conflict -...

Five young mothers have put in the hard work to attain better futures for themselves and their children. We extend hearty...

Learn about artisanal mining and child labour in the mines in the DR Congo.

There is a Japanese proverb that says, "Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher." Case in point:...

If you've been to events at which we've tabled in England, or shopped on our Etsy site, you are no doubt familiar with the delightful...

Kimbilio's school, opened in 2021, now serves more than 300 children. Its students include children residing at Kimbilio's homes as well...

Kimbilio takes a holistic approach to helping street children. Street children in many countries find themselves on the streets for a...

Two new cohorts of women are embarking on their studies at Kimbilio's sewing schools. A key focus area for Kimbilio is supporting...

In a recent post we wrote about the more serious medical needs of the Kimbilio children, which are often cared for at the Butterfly...

In many of our blog posts we try to bring to life some of the challenges that street children in the DRC face. One of the pieces of...

AFEEL is the Academy For English Education in Lubumbashi. It is an international, English language school for children from preschool to...

The children at the Kimbilio Mapendo School celebrated the end of the first term and the upcoming Christmas holiday this past week. They...