Reunite Children with their Families in Congo

We wanted to let you know about one of Kimbilio's latest success stories of reuniting Ann* with her family.

Four months ago a little six year old girl was found living on the streets of Lubumbashi by local social workers. They brought her to Centre Kimbilio and the staff found her a place at the Girls Transit House. Due to her age it was difficult to find out what had happened to her. After months of amazing detective work, the Kimbilio team located her family 45km from Lubumbashi. She had been missing for over a year. The team carried out their assessment and she was able to be reunited with them just a few short weeks ago. The roads are overgrown tracks in that area so they made the long journey via motorbike!
Her mother said, "A woman took her. We looked for her everywhere. We didn't know whether we find her dead or alive but we thank God. Now she is alive. I have nothing to give. A girl is riches. All I can give is my thanks. Thank you."

So thank you - with your support Kimbilio can help so many street-connected children be reunited with their families. 

(*We've changed her name for this update)

Next month, from April 9th through to April 13th, we will be taking part in GlobalGiving's Little by Little Campaign. During this week, GlobalGiving will match donations up to $50 at 50% with $50,000 in matching funds. If you are able, please consider donating or sharing this story with a friend or colleague who also may be able to help. We are focusing on our From Exploitation in Mines to a Hope Filled Future project for this campaign but every little helps with any of our projects. 

Merci Beaucoup!