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Soldiering out of desperation
Twenty-one boys' lives are moving in a better direction, and Kimbilio is among the partner organizations seeing this through. In the DR Congo, children are recruited as well as forced into militias, and they also volunteer for the armed forces. Child soldiers, known as kadogos in Swahili, are most prevalent in the war-torn east of the country, but the southern provinces face the issue as well. Children under 18 are not permitted, under either national or international law,
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18 hours ago2 min read


Fun and Games for Girls
There's nothing like the joy of children playing games. Fun and camaraderie are universal needs! The video above is of a game of le Mboko at the Kimbilio's girls' transit home. As you can see, it is a local version of hopscotch. It is the favorite game of the girls residing at Kimbilio. Le Kangé, also known as Zango, is very special. It started as a traditional children's game, and has developed into an official national sport for women in the DR Congo. Zango means foot
kimbilious
Nov 29, 20251 min read
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