Eradicating child poverty one child at a time.

Light Up Children, providing basic daily necessities for Orphans and street children in DRC Congo. So they can live within their rights to live, grow and thrive.

The Light Up Home will provide

24-hour care from trained staff.

Daily nutritious meals, clean water, clothing, and a secure sleeping area.

Access to education, including school fees, uniforms, and transportation.

Resources for improved living, learning, and play.

Access to medical assistance when needed.

An environment conducive to learning, playing, and creating childhood memories.

Our History

This is the inception story of Light Up Children, recounted by its founder, Stephanie Kamale.

Light Up Children was inaugurated in 2019. In the lead-up to its launch, we embarked on a visit to the DRC Congo, where we made donations funded by proceeds from various shows I hosted.

The day before the donation event, I encountered three young boys, all under the age of 8, residing under a staircase along a bustling thoroughfare in Bandal, Kinshasa. Astonished, I queried the locals nearby, who affirmed the truth of their situation. Witnesses attested to their prolonged residence under the staircase.

Working With Homes In DRC Congo

Bienheureuse Orphanage

We have been working with Bienheureuse since 2019 and have visited and donated four times—once each in 2019, 2020, 2021, and

Home 2

In 2022, we extended our support to a second home that houses street children. This home has been operating since the 1990s and

Orphelinat COC

This home accommodates the most children under one roof, caring for 60 children. During our visit, we learned about the home’s history

Make a donation today

Donations enable us to fulfil our mission of providing the children in DRC Congo with the essentials they need for the life they deserve. Through your donations, we have so far been able to reach 200 orphans and street children in providing them food, clothing hygiene products and toys. Through your giving, since 2019 we have been able to work with three homes that house orphans and street children in DRC Congo. With your help, we provided for these children to have access to daily necessities for them to live.