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Ensuring that the voices of vulnerable children are heard
The International Bureau for Children's Rights is an extraordinary organization. Their mission is "strengthening justice and child protection systems and transforming the place of children in our societies, to ensure the realization of children’s rights, especially for those who face the greatest obstacles to having them respected." In the DR Congo, the IBCR is supporting the Congolese government's effort to strengthen child protection. You can learn more about the IBCR's cu
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Child miners
Learn about artisanal mining and child labour in the mines in the DR Congo.
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Mar 2, 20251 min read


Making a difference: our UK-based volunteer sewers
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 sewn products we sell to raise funds for Kimbilio. We have a team of dedicated, talented volunteers that use vibrant fabrics, sourced in Congo, to create bunting, aprons, bags and other beautiful items. The income from selling these items is important to Kimbilio, and the lovely, recognizable products bring a bit of Congo to England and joy t
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Feb 7, 20251 min read


With gratitude to AFEEL
AFEEL is the Academy For English Education in Lubumbashi. It is an international, English language school for children from preschool to...
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Dec 28, 20242 min read


Daniella is college bound!
Daniella came to Kimbilio's day center in 2017. She'd been orphaned when her father passed away, and when a number of disputes arose in...
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Nov 16, 20242 min read


Connecting on the streets
The Kimbilio team just spent a day of outreach in the local open air markets, reaching out to the children who live there. This is a...
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Oct 11, 20242 min read


The love of a family
Unconditional love and nurturing of children is in Kimbilio's DNA. In addition to the thousands of street children whose lives Kimbilio...
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Sep 28, 20241 min read


Bravo, Monika and NKD Learning
With the backing of her employer, Monika just completed a 200 mile solo bicycle ride from Reading to Bristol to raise funds for Congo...
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Sep 21, 20241 min read


School is in session
The Kimbilio Mapendo School is back in action. Week one of the 2024-25 academic year has been completed. We hope you enjoy seeing a few...
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Sep 8, 20241 min read


Congratulations, Gloire!
Sixteen year old Gloire has graduated from vocational training in welding! Gloire has lived in Kimbilio's transit house for boys since...
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Jun 1, 20241 min read


Kimbilio and the IBCR Partner to Help Children Across the DR Congo
We participated in the International Bureau for Children's Rights' (IBCR) second workshop as part of the Consulting Committee for Child...
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May 27, 20241 min read


A Glorious Day of Dance and More
Twelve girls from Kimbilio had the wonderful opportunity to spend a day with their peers at AFEEL, the English-speaking school in...
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May 19, 20241 min read
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