Equip Orphanage Kitchen in Kivu to Feed 100 Kids

The project “Equipping the Kitchen of the Kivu Orphanage to Feed 100 Children” aims to equip the kitchen of the LEVE-MOI orphanage in Goma (Kivu), to ensure healthy and nutritious meals for more than 100 orphaned children aged 1 to 16 years. Currently, the orphanage lacks cooking tools and basic infrastructure, which prevents safe and hygienic food preparation.

The Problem

The absence of adequate kitchen equipment exposes the staff and children to burn risks while compromising the quality of the meals. This situation threatens the children’s health and growth and jeopardizes the safety of those preparing the meals.

Project Objective

Create a safe and functional cooking space that allows for:

• The preparation of healthy and balanced meals,
• Protection of staff and children from kitchen hazards,
• Long-term improvement of children’s living conditions.

Expected Impact

• More than 100 children receive nutritious meals daily,
• Reduced health risks and injuries,
• A safer and more dignified environment for the children,
• Sustainable improvements for future generations at the orphanage.

Progress and Funding

The total project budget is $6,000.

So far, $50 has already been raised through our partnership with GlobalGiving, a trusted international crowdfunding platform that helps us mobilize resources from donors worldwide.

Next Steps

• Continue fundraising through GlobalGiving,
• Purchase and install essential kitchen equipment (utensils, safety gear, furniture),
• Train staff on safe and hygienic cooking practices,
• Monitor and evaluate short- and long-term impact.

Call for Support

We urgently call on all generous hearts, organizations, and humanitarian partners:

Help us reach the $6,000 goal to transform the lives of these children.

Every donation counts. Even the smallest contribution can make a huge difference.

Thanks to GlobalGiving, your support is secure, transparent, and goes directly to this high-impact project.

Acknowledgements

We express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has already donated, especially the initial donors who helped us raise the first $50. Your generosity proves that hope is alive.

Conclusion

This project is much more than just a kitchen: it aims to restore dignity, ensure safety, and nourish the future of more than 100 vulnerable children.

Together, with your help and the support of GlobalGiving, we will reach our goal.

1. Project Background

The LEVE-MOI orphanage, located in Goma, North Kivu (DR Congo), currently shelters over 100 orphaned children aged 1 to 16. Unfortunately, the kitchen is not adequately equipped to meet the nutritional and safety needs of these children.

The lack of proper cooking tools, safe equipment, and hygienic preparation space not only affects the quality of meals but also exposes staff to risks such as burns and domestic accidents.

2. Project Objective

This project aims to fully equip the kitchen of the LEVE-MOI orphanage in order to:

• Ensure healthy, regular, and balanced meals for over 100 children.
• Create a safe working environment for kitchen staff.
• Promote health, well-being, and dignity among the children.
• Improve hygiene and food preparation standards.

3. Expected Impact

With the implementation of this project:

• 100+ children will receive properly cooked, nutritious meals every day.
• Staff members will work in a safe and protected environment.
• Sanitary conditions will be improved, reducing food-related illnesses.
• Children's dignity will be preserved through proper nutritional care.

4. Partnership with GlobalGiving

Our collaboration with GlobalGiving enables us to reach a global network of donors committed to humanitarian causes. Although the total budget is $5,950 USD, we have already raised $50 USD, marking the first step toward our goal.

Thanks to GlobalGiving:

• The project gains international visibility.
• Donations are secure and transparent.
• Donors can track the project’s progress at every stage.
• Total required: $5,950 USD
• Funds raised so far: $50 USD
• Remaining needed: $5,900 USD

5. Overall Budget

The budget includes the purchase of kitchen tools, protective gear for staff, proper cooking equipment, and minor hygiene-related renovations.

6. Call to Donors

We warmly invite donors, organizations, and individuals of goodwill to support this vital initiative. Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings us closer to creating a safe and healthy environment for these vulnerable children.

Together, we can equip this kitchen, feed these children, and offer them a life of dignity and hope.