The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the poorest countries in Africa, with a long history of civil war, political turmoil, and economic strife. Added to this dangerous mix has been the spread of HIV/AIDS, as well as various other contagious deadly diseases such as the Ebola virus, and periodic influxes of refugees from its troubled neighbour, Rwanda.

The continual onslaught of all these disasters has left an even bigger tragedy in their wake: thousands of orphans abandoned to survive on their own. These innocent victims are often preyed upon by adults and forced to work as unpaid slaves and even prostitutes. Without comfort, shelter, or education, there is little hope for the future of the orphans of the DRC.

James Lumumba and CICCO SAS wants to deliver that hope to DRC children. With your help, we plan to open our first orphanage is the capital city of Kinshasa. This facility will provide shelter, nutrition, medical care, and education to 14 orphans ranging in age from three to eighteen years of age. We believe we can make the difference between a life of despair and a future filled with meaningful possibility.

Our purpose is to provide a refuge for children in need of care whether because they have been abandoned, neglected, orphaned or abused and provide them with hope of a brighter future.