It’s a familiar story for many parents at the start of the new school year. Buying a new uniform, making sure the shoes are polished and running through the logistics of the school run for that all-important first day.
It might seem stressful but our children are lucky to have access to a good education, and that we are there to worry about them and look after them.
For many vulnerable children who include orphans, children from the street, child mothers, neglected, abused and abandoned children among others, having access to education is a struggle and being prepared for a new school year is an impossibility.
Many children like Suzana have had to grow up fast since losing their parents, their priorities change from doing homework to looking after their remaining family. Your help gives them the perseverance to achieve success in their lives.
At Flamme d’Avenir – Flame of The Future, we feel that education is a right – not a privilege. We want our orphaned children to become the architects, designers, and innovative thinkers of tomorrow.
Join us in giving these children the equipment they need that we take for granted. Through our ‘’Empower Me’’ through Education Program 21USD per Month can provide tuition, books, uniforms, stationery and a school bag to put it all in.
We are thankful to announce that the year is scheduled to start this Monday September 5th, 2022 in DRC. We count on your continued support.
Please, act now and give these young lives the best start to the new school year.
Oftentimes, the opportunity we have to make an impact is right in front of us. We want to remind you that giving and being of service does not need to be extravagant, we just need to be willing to offer what is in our hands.
Throughout this school year, Flamme d’Avenir is highlighting the current need for sponsorship. Each sponsored child is a story changed. We are highlighting boys and girls that are in need of sponsorship.
It is important to encourage, support and nurture the gifts of the children. They might be the next great leaders, or entrepreneurs, or scientists, or athletes, or artists, or musicians or pastors. Whatever it is, we can help to bring this out. It is a gift to their community and the world.
Flamme d’Avenir’s Educational Program is a Child Sponsorship Program in which financial support is provided for the most vulnerable children in the DRC so they can attend school. Some of these children are handicapped, abused, orphans, former child soldiers, or from underprivileged families.
Access to education is a life/nation changing oppourtunity that you can be a part of. A donation for these children is an investiment that will shape the future of their communities.
Sponsoring a child gives life and hope for a better future. Each Flamme d’Avenir’s scholarship includes : tuition, supplies, uniforms and other fees so every child can chase their dreams.
For an average of $250, you can send one of the children we care for to school for one year with tuition, medical care, school supplies, and uniform paid for. If you prefer, you can make a monthly donation in the amount of $25. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Your sponsorship will change a life of a child in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, Africa. We believe it’s a big deal to give to a child you may never physically meet, but we know that the relationship you will build with the child you support and the impact you will have on their life is totally worth the investment.
We desire for you to truly know the child you sponsor and we guarantee they will know you. Your child will rely on your monthly support to attend school. They will look forward to writing you messages, share their academic progress, and send video messages from time-to-time. They need you.
Flamme d’Avenir uses a lifecycle approach in our educational programs that focuses on the needs of children at all stages of development: early childhood, basic education, adolescence, and youth. We are committed to seeing each child who is selected to receive a Flamme d’Avenir’s scholarship, graduate and receive their diploma.
Thanks to the support from our friends in Canada, we are able to launch a new project to give chickens to the children we serve.
Through this project, Flamme d’Avenir aims to provide vital nutrition to children and families while also giving them the opportunity to earn extra income through animal & agricultural support.
Would you consider joining the efforts of our friends in Canada? We need your support so that we can serve many more children in need.
For only $25 USD, you will provide a needy family with 2 chickens. You may click HERE TO GIVE
Chickens and their eggs are a beautiful gift of nutritious food you can give for a hungry family. They are easy to breed–so your gift can grow and multiply to create income, share with neighbors, and ultimately make a better life for the whole village.
Your gift of chickens will also naturally multiply to impact generations of children. Each family that receives chickens can sell the offspring for extra income or share them with other families in need. Chicks require little money, space, or food to thrive and grow; making them an ideal business venture for a single mom or vulnerable family.
We are so grateful because it’s a big help, especially in providing even more for the needs of the children we are already serving with their schooling and their health. The families who benefit from this project will be able to sell chickens and eggs to their neighbors, using the income to buy rice, milk, sugar, and school supplies for their children.
At Flamme d’Avenir, we believe that if we can change a life we can also change a family, and if we can change a family, we can also change a community and if we can change enough communities, we will change the world.
Children are praying for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
For this International Peace Day we, at Flamme d’Avenir, are praying for PEACE in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We ask that you join us in saying the following prayer, written by 15 year old Rhoda, one of the children enrolled in our education program:
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. God of mercy and compassion,of grace and reconciliation,pour your power upon all Congolese.
God of power and mercy, please destroy war, which results in a spiral of human suffering and the destruction of your bountiful creation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Eliminate violence from our midst and wipe away the tears.
Oh Lord Jesus, Bless our land with more lasting peace and fraternal understanding.
Above all, heavenly Father, touch the hearts of our political leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo and all those in power.
I pray that they may exercise power gently, that they may humbly seek a dialogue that will bring about understanding, leading all Congolese to a place where people live together in peace and harmony. Where there is bitterness, teach us forgiveness and reconciliation. Replace hatred with love and indifference with care.
I ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen,”
During this World Peace Day, we invite you to join us by praying for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We are praying for peace, stability, reconciliation, health and safety, particularly for women and children. We are asking for God’s protection from those who afflict pain and commit horrendous acts of violence.
We are praying for international communities working with the DRC government to find solutions to these hugely complex issues. We are praying for godly wisdom and discernment for those working to bring lasting change and peace.
Your prayers matter!
Thank you for remembering the Democratic Republic of Congo in your prayers today.
Summer Camp 2014: Children are having lots of fun and participating in various expressive and creative activities.
July 2, 2016 was the last day of school in the Democratic Republic of Congo and all the children were happy to get their school results . On behalf of all the children we THANK YOU for making this school year possible for all the children we help. We could not do this without your support.
Providing educational activities for the children and young people during school holidays is not just a nice thing to do. In fact, it is really important to us. This is the time when children may be required to work or spend all the day on the street, making them vulnerable and at risk. Giving them a place to go, food to eat and activities to get involved with, protects them for a little bit longer and equips them for life in new and better ways.
Our summer camp program is offered to children and youth between the ages of 4 and 16. For one month, these children and youth attend camp 6 days a week. This program aims to promote the values of peace, active non-violence and the peaceful co-existence of all people. In addition to having lots of fun and participating in various expressive art and creative activities (Drawing, Painting, Cinema, Theatre, Dance, Poetry, etc…), they are given opportunities to learn and develop valuable teamwork and leadership skills.
This year we are offering 4 additional activities as part of our Summer Camp Program and we really need your support to reach our goals:
1. Computer Class: 5 children will receive a sponsorship to study computer skills in Uvira. Most of our children have not ever seen a computer and they do not know its important role. We want them to gain computer skills during this summer so that other children will benefit from their peers after the training.
2. English class: 5 children will receive a sponsorship to study English in Uvira. French and Swahili are two languages frequently spoken in this area, and the children are excited when they meet someone who speaks English. Five of our children are interested in learning English so that next time they can read and write letters from their sponsors without translating them in a local language. By learning English they will also be able to help other children who participate in our Pen Pals Program.
3. Visit: This summer our children will visit the Hydrobiology Research Center in Uvira, where they will not only learn more about the aquatic animals they studied in school, but be able to actually see them in real life! They will see crocodiles and fish and other animals living under water.
4. Letter Exchange Project: Our partner organization in Canada linked us with a youth protection organization, with which we will start a letter exchange program this summer. Our children will be learning more about Canada and they will be sharing more about the Congo with their new friends in Canada through letter exchanges.
TOTAL COST OF THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM: $430 U.S Dollars
As you can see, we need a total of $430 U.S. dollars to run our Summer Camp Program. In order to reach our goal, we need your HELP. Your generosity truly makes a difference. You can donate today.
Donations in ANY amount are appreciated. When making your donation, please make a note letting us know you wish your donation to be applied to our Summer Camp Program.
Once again, thank you for supporting the children of DR Congo.
Distribution of School Supplies to more than 250 Students in the villages of Katanga and Malinde.
I am highly blessed to live a life of service. I have learned that service is not about what you have to offer. It is about the people you are serving and the impact you leave in their hearts.
At Flamme d’Avenir (Flame of the Future) we always believe that given the chance, children can play a critical role in solving the problems we face. I choose to believe that the solution to every problem we have is in the children. We must do everything we can to protect them and ensure they get an education, where they can develop the necessary skills that allow them to contribute their gifts to the world.
Flamme d’Avenir is committed to providing children with a platform to pursue their dreams without any form of discrimination or denial of their rights and privileges.
Children are happy to receive their new School Supplies provided by Flamme d’Avenir at Katanga Primary School.
This month I was very excited when I visited a 13 year old girl enrolled in our sponsorship program. This girl is exceptional. She is helping her mother solve problems in her small business, Masoka’s mother didn’t go to school so she doesn’t know how to write and she has problems with numbers. So, Masoka helps her mother count money every evening and also shares with her mother management skills that she has learned in school.
Byaombe, the mother of this child sponsored by an American family through our sponsorship program said, ‘’Masoka is a gift I received from God. I had many problems with numbers in the daily management of my small business activities, but since she attended school through your educational program, she is really helping our family solve problems, particularly in my small business activities. I thank the family who sponsored her and for the funds they sent to me through your organization to start my small business activities. May God bless this family and the whole staff of your organization.’’
The story of this child gave me courage to continue working hard to enrol as many children as we can in our sponsorship program. I hope this child will do more in the future to help not only her family, but also her community.
Flamme d’Avenir’s Educational Program is a Child Sponsorship Program in which financial support is provided for the most vulnerable children in the DRC so they can attend school. Some of these children are handicapped, abused, orphans, former child soldiers, or from underprivileged families.
Oftentimes, the opportunity we have to make an impact is right in front of us. I want to remind you that giving and being of service does not need to be extravagant; we just need to be willing to offer what is in our hands.
Throughout this semester, Flamme d’Avenir is highlighting the current need for sponsorship. Each sponsored child is a story changed. We are highlighting boys and girls that are in need of sponsorship.
Right now, there are 36 children who need a sponsor. Would you be willing to sponsor a child? Maybe you already are a sponsor, but you are able to sponsor another? Perhaps you would like to sponsor on behalf of someone else or give sponsorship to someone as an extra special birthday gift? Do you know of a friend or relative that would consider sponsoring? We would like to ask you to help us reach our goal of finding a sponsor for each of these children by the end of December this year.
It is important to encourage, support and nurture the gifts of the children. They might be the next great leaders, or entrepreneurs, or scientists, or athletes, or artists, or musicians or pastors. Whatever it is, we can help to bring this out. It is a gift to their community and the world.
Finally, we need as many people as we can to come and volunteer to help work alongside us. You may also volunteer from where you are, as you don’t need to be in the Congo.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at flammedavenirdrc@gmail.com to learn more. You may donate directly through our PayPal account. Donations in ANY amount are greatly welcomed and will be allocated to the program of your choice.
After working a lot in Katanga village, I spent my time with the kids (October 2015).
I am delighted to introduce you to our new website. This is where we plan to share our projects. We also plan to give updates on Flamme d’Avenir’s activities, including our latest news on our programs, events, etc. We are continuing to update it with useful information about our work, so please do check back with us for updates.
After a couple of years, most of our donors were unable to send their donations through Paypal. We are now more than happy to announce the launch of our new website within a PayPalbutton and a ‘’Donate Today’’ page, where people can make their online donations.
We hope you like the fresh new look to the website and the improved navigation that will allow you to find the information you need more quickly and easily.
I am writing an article about our ‘’2015 Christmas Project’’ and other projects which have taken place during 2015 and yes, I promise to keep you up to date with all our news.
Lastly, and most importantly, thanks for all your support as always, wishing you a bright, prosperous, and glorious happy new year 2016.I hope together we will do more than what we have just done this year.
