What we do

Our Comprehensive Care Model

We believe in nurturing every aspect of a child’s growth, helping them reach their fullest potential.

Areas of Development

Provide Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children

We are dedicated to offering support, protection, and care for orphans and children in vulnerable situations, ensuring their well-being and a safe environment.

Facilitate Access to Education and Training

We promote equal access to education and skills training for orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) and girls, with a commitment to ending discrimination and empowering every child to reach their potential.

Fight Against Poverty

Through the promotion of income-generating activities, we strive to combat poverty, enabling families and communities to achieve greater financial stability and self-sufficiency.

Reinsertion of Street Children

We work to reintegrate street children back into their families and communities, offering the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives.

Raise Awareness

We focus on raising awareness among both boys and girls about their rights, opportunities, and the importance of education, encouraging a culture of equality and empowerment.

These core areas of development guide our efforts to create lasting, positive change in the lives of children and families.

Fundamental Values

Perspective on the Rights of the Child

We uphold the fundamental rights of every child, advocating for their protection, safety, and opportunity to thrive in an environment of love, respect, and dignity.

Education and Training

We believe in the transformative power of education and training, ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to the tools and skills needed for a better future.

Humanitarian and Emergency Assistance

In times of crisis, we are committed to providing immediate humanitarian aid and emergency support, offering essential services to children and families in need.

Psychological Care for Victims of Human Rights Violations

We provide transitional care with adequate psychological support for children who have been victims of human rights violations, helping them heal and reintegrate into society.

Gender Equality and Fight Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

We are dedicated to promoting gender equality and addressing the harmful effects of sexual violence and gender-based violence, ensuring that all children, regardless of gender, have equal rights and opportunities.

Environmental Protection

We recognize the importance of environmental sustainability and are committed to protecting and preserving our natural resources for the well-being of future generations.

Reducing Hunger Through Agro-Pastoral Promotion

We work to reduce hunger and promote community development through agro-pastoral initiatives, empowering families with sustainable farming practices to improve nutrition and income.

Reducing the Impact of HIV/AIDS and Other Serious Diseases

We focus on reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS, malaria, diarrhea, tuberculosis, and other serious diseases by providing education, resources, and support for prevention and care.

Advocacy

We stand as advocates for the rights of children, raising awareness and mobilizing resources to create systemic change that ensures all children have the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed.

Why We Do This

Upright Kids Foundation protects and promotes children's rights, focusing on those marginalized by poverty, abandonment, and neglect. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, many children, especially in rural areas, lack access to resources and are unregistered, healthcare, and inheritance rights. Extreme poverty often forces families into heartbreaking decisions, leading to abandonment. In an overcrowded city like Bukavu, countless children end up on the streets, struggling to survive. Upright Kids Foundation believes every child deserves a better future and works to provide the care and opportunities they need.

The Crisis

Conflict

The Eastern Congo, despite its scenic beauty, is one of the world’s most violent regions. Armed groups terrorize rural communities, causing mass displacement and countless deaths, particularly in North and South Kivu. Women and children suffer most, enduring violence and exploitation, including the forced recruitment of child soldiers. Survivors face deep emotional scars, making reintegration challenging. Upright Kids Foundation is dedicated to supporting these children, offering critical care, education, and rehabilitation to help them rebuild their lives and envision a safer, brighter future.

Our Current Projects

We are creating a place where children with special needs can thrive

Sewing Training

Upright Kids Foundation offers a sewing training facility to empower young girls with vocational skills. This program teaches garment making, design, and fabric work, providing hands-on experienc...

HEALTHY-MIND ADVOCACY

Healthy Mind Advocacy helps youth overcome trauma, anxiety, and stress by offering healing tools and emotional support. It addresses challenges from war, trauma, or disasters, providing immediate reli...

FAMILY UNIFICATION

The Family Unification Program at Upright Kids Foundation strengthens child-parent relationships through counseling and collaboration. It restores supportive home environments, helping children feel l...

Meet Our Supporters and Partners

“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our best friends and families, specially Famille HARRIET ANDRIESSEN, Dr WILLEM LAMMERS, Famille ESTHER BORRA & ERNST AEBI and Peace Walker (Carolyn), who have stood with us in this journey.”

School materials have been provided, kids have fed, and homeless children have been rescued. your kindness has transformed lives

We thank you for your generosity

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