to support 500 children and strengthen the teams
at three care centres.
In Kinshasa, thousands of children and young people are living in extremely difficult conditions. Louvain Coopération supports them to help them rebuild their lives, regain their confidence and look to the future.
Jérémy, aged 13:
his story didn’t end there.
“My dad’s no longer with us and my mum’s ill. She’s not quite right in the head. When I was little, one day she went to see some nuns and asked them to look after me and my four brothers and sisters. We stayed with them for a long time, but I couldn’t concentrate properly on my studies. So they sent me to this centre so that I could study better. Now I feel at ease.”
Jérémy was taken in at a very young age and was able to continue his education at a centre partnered with Louvain Coopération. Today, he is receiving support to gradually build his future.
In Kinshasa, thousands of children and young people
are living on the streets
In Kinshasa, it is estimated that more than 20,000 children are living on the streets. Some have been abandoned; others have fled violence, family breakdown or extreme poverty.
On the streets, they are exposed to hunger, violence, exploitation, drug use and further social breakdown.
But these children are not defined solely by what they have been through. With the right support, they can regain a sense of direction, return to school, reconnect with their loved ones and build a new future.
To get back on their feet, a child needs more than just a roof over their head.
“These young people face a great deal of suffering. Psychological support is therefore essential to acknowledge their suffering, support them and enable them to fulfil their potential.” Stéphanie Mbelu, psychologist in charge of the project.
ÉCOUTER
Un accompagnement psychologique et social pour aider les enfants à faire face aux traumatismes vécus.
SOIGNER
Une prise en charge des besoins de base de l’enfant tels que l’alimentation, l’hygiène, les soins médicaux essentiels.
APPRENDRE
Un retour vers l’école, des cours d’alphabétisation, des activités éducatives et des formations professionnalisantes pour les plus âgés.
TRAINING
Training courses and regular support for psychologists, educators and social workers.
Pour que leur histoire ne se termine pas dans la rue,
Ensemble, écrivons la suite
Votre don fait la différence, il permet à Louvain Coopération de poursuivre cet accompagnement et de donner aux enfants les moyens de se reconstruire et de se projeter dans l'avenir.
642 children and young people supported in 2026
3 reception centres whose teams have been reinforced
to be held this year
UCLouvain has pledged to double donations made by its staff, up to 35,000 euros.
You can also make a bank transfer for the amount of your choice directly from your bank account: BE28 7323 3319 1920. Or set up a monthly donation. This option keeps administrative costs down and enables us to plan our activities more effectively. Your donations are tax-deductible once they total €40 or more per year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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