A shelter for homeless children

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the poorest countries on earth. 80% of the population live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than 1 dollar per day. As a result, thousands of children live rough on the streets. With nowhere to go, more and more girls turn towards prostitution to survive, often creating unwanted pregnancies.

In partnership with Solidarité Batoto France-Congo, Apprentis d’Auteuil is building a residential facility, a safe environment where young mothers and their children will be cared for.

In order to take on this important project in Kinshasa, the capital, Apprentis d’Auteuil received a grant from the Wavestone Foundation. The boost in resources is being used to purchase the land and construct the shelter.

There are 100 young children and 60 families who are eager to be welcomed into the new shelter once it is finished.