CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR!

Dear Friends!

As the New Year approaches we are taking a moment to appreciate the gifts of the season and the year to come. As always, we are grateful to be part of the global community that supports the children and staff of St. Kizito Orphanage. This year has presented many challenges to be sure, including a devastating outbreak of Ebola, ongoing violence, and far too many times that newborns have been orphaned because their mothers have lost their lives in childbirth.

But in the face of these challenge, because of your support, Congo Kids Initiative perseveres. Over the past year, you have provided medicine, food, education, and shelter for many dozens of infants, children, and teenagers. And more importantly, you have demonstrated to the entire St. Kizito community that we stand with their leadership.

As we close out 2019 and look to a new decade, we invite you to make a donation of any size to the Build a Well Drive. Together we will dig a well, increase hygiene capacity to prevent the spread of Ebola, ensure fresh water for essential infant formula, and more. Your help is essential and we are grateful.

Happy New Year!

The Congo Kids Initiative Team

PS Each month our colleague Elyse Pifwa sends us many photos documenting new arrivals and daily life. They are remind us, like the one featured above, for whom we work. Can you imagine a more inspiring young woman? We can't and we hope you'll feel the same.