Empowering lives through education and healthcare.
We empower children and single mothers in Congo and Bay Area with education and healthcare, fostering lasting change for families in need.
Empowering lives through education and healthcare.
We empower children and single mothers in Congo and Bay Area with education and healthcare, fostering lasting change for families in need.
Empowering lives through education and healthcare.
We empower children and single mothers in Congo and Bay Area with education and healthcare, fostering lasting change for families in need.
Empowering lives through education and healthcare.
We empower children and single mothers in Congo and Bay Area with education and healthcare, fostering lasting change for families in need.
Espoir foundation removes barriers to education and healthcare for African women in the Bay Area and for children and mothers in Congo, In partnership with La Joie du Coeur orphanage, we provide essential educational resources, first aid kits, and personal care.
Espoir foundation removes barriers to education and healthcare for African women in the Bay Area and for children and mothers in Congo, In partnership with La Joie du Coeur orphanage, we provide essential educational resources, first aid kits, and personal care.
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People we’ve helped
People we’ve helped
People we’ve helped
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Volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteers
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3
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Countries
Countries
Countries
Understanding our why
Understanding our why
Understanding our why
Our mission is rooted in the belief that empowered women and children can transform communities, and we are committed to providing the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that empowered women and children can transform communities, and we are committed to providing the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that empowered women and children can transform communities, and we are committed to providing the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.
Lack of Education:
In Congo, only Less than 43% of girls attend secondary school, leaving many without access to education.
Inadequate Basic Healthcare:
Many women and children face barriers to accessing basic healthcare, contributing to poor health outcomes.
Limited Reproductive health resources:
Access to essential reproductive health services is scarce, leading to preventable health and social challenges for women and young girls.
Lack of Education:
Lack of Education:
In Congo, only Less than 43% of girls attend secondary school, leaving many without access to education.
In Congo, only Less than 43% of girls attend secondary school, leaving many without access to education.
Inadequate Basic Healthcare:
Inadequate Basic Healthcare:
Many women and children face barriers to accessing basic healthcare, contributing to poor health outcomes.
Many women and children face barriers to accessing basic healthcare, contributing to poor health outcomes.
Limited Reproductive health resources:
Limited Reproductive health resources:
Access to essential reproductive health services is scarce, leading to preventable health and social challenges for women and young girls.
Access to essential reproductive health services is scarce, leading to preventable health and social challenges for women and young girls.
Support our projects
Support our projects
We believe that every child and mother deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limitations. We believe that every single mother should be able to provide a stable and secure future for her children. By investing in their basic needs, we are giving them a starting point.
We believe that every child and mother deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limitations. We believe that every single mother should be able to provide a stable and secure future for her children. By investing in their basic needs, we are giving them a starting point.
Support our projects
We believe that every child and mother deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limitations. We believe that every single mother should be able to provide a stable and secure future for her children. By investing in their basic needs, we are giving them a starting point.
Donate Wardrobe
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We believe that every child and mother deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limitations. We believe that every single mother should be able to provide a stable and secure future for her children. By investing in their basic needs, we are giving them a starting point.
We believe that every child and mother deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limitations. We believe that every single mother should be able to provide a stable and secure future for her children. By investing in their basic needs, we are giving them a starting point.
Donate Wardrobe
We believe that every child and mother deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limitations. We believe that every single mother should be able to provide a stable and secure future for her children. By investing in their basic needs, we are giving them a starting point.
Empowering Mothers
Empowering Mothers
Empowering Mothers
We are committed to supporting mothers by providing essential healthcare services and resources by striving to ensure they have access to the care and support they need.
We are committed to supporting mothers by providing essential healthcare services and resources by striving to ensure they have access to the care and support they need.
Events
Events
Events
Events
Our upcoming events are designed to support the well-being, education, and empowerment of children and single mothers in Congo Kinshasa. Through these gatherings, workshops, and fundraising activities, we aim to provide essential resources, skills, and opportunities that create lasting impact.
Our upcoming events are designed to support the well-being, education, and empowerment of children and single mothers in Congo Kinshasa. Through these gatherings, workshops, and fundraising activities, we aim to provide essential resources, skills, and opportunities that create lasting impact.
Our upcoming events are designed to support the well-being, education, and empowerment of children and single mothers in Congo Kinshasa. Through these gatherings, workshops, and fundraising activities, we aim to provide essential resources, skills, and opportunities that create lasting impact.
Our upcoming events are designed to support the well-being, education, and empowerment of children and single mothers in Congo Kinshasa. Through these gatherings, workshops, and fundraising activities, we aim to provide essential resources, skills, and opportunities that create lasting impact.
Community Center Project in Goma, Congo
Community Center Project in Goma, Congo
Community Center Project in Goma, Congo
Date: September 2025 – 2026
Location: venue details coming soon
Our biggest upcoming initiative is the construction of a Community Center in Goma, Congo. This center will provide women with essential skills for independent living, including women health education, legal and gender equality rights, and financial literacy classes
Our biggest upcoming initiative is the construction of a Community Center in Goma, Congo. This center will provide women with essential skills for independent living, including women health education, legal and gender equality rights, and financial literacy classes
Free Self-Care Day for African Single Mothers
Free Self-Care Day for African Single Mothers
Free Self-Care Day for African Single Mothers
Date: May 10, 2025
Location: venue details coming soon
We are excited to host a Free Self-Care Day dedicated to African single mothers in the Bay Area. This event will provide feminine hygiene products, beauty services, and a supportive community. Additionally, we will offer an educational session on feminine hygiene and vaginal health to promote overall well-being.
We are excited to host a Free Self-Care Day dedicated to African single mothers in the Bay Area. This event will provide feminine hygiene products, beauty services, and a supportive community. Additionally, we will offer an educational session on feminine hygiene and vaginal health to promote overall well-being.
Bible Giving
Bible Giving
Date: January 5th, 2025
Location: venue details coming soon
Earlier this year, we distributed Bibles, journals, and pens and to various African churches across the Bay Area, supporting churches,women and children in their faith journey.
Earlier this year, we distributed Bibles, journals, and pens and to various African churches across the Bay Area, supporting churches,women and children in their faith journey.
Making a direct impact
Making a direct impact
Making a direct impact
Our mission
Our mission
Our mission is to empower young girls and single mothers in Congo by providing access to quality education and healthcare. We are committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent girls from attending school. We aim to create opportunities for growth, independence, and a brighter future for the communities we serve.
Our mission is to empower young girls and single mothers in Congo by providing access to quality education and healthcare. We are committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent girls from attending school. We aim to create opportunities for growth, independence, and a brighter future for the communities we serve.
Our mission is to empower young girls and single mothers in Congo by providing access to quality education and healthcare. We are committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent girls from attending school. We aim to create opportunities for growth, independence, and a brighter future for the communities we serve.
Our vision
Our vision
Our vision
Our vision is to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young girls by providing essential educational support and medical resources. We believe in empowering girls to thrive in the present and shape a brighter future for generations to come. Guided by values of equality, empowerment, and community.
Our vision is to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young girls by providing essential educational support and medical resources. We believe in empowering girls to thrive in the present and shape a brighter future for generations to come. Guided by values of equality, empowerment, and community.
Our vision is to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young girls by providing essential educational support and medical resources. We believe in empowering girls to thrive in the present and shape a brighter future for generations to come. Guided by values of equality, empowerment, and community.
About Us
Meet the team
We are a diverse blend of professionals from various backgrounds, all united by a shared commitment to uplifting communities and creating sustainable change.
Together, we believe that empowered women and educated children are the key to transforming communities—and we are honored to play a role in that transformation.
We are a diverse blend of professionals from various backgrounds, all united by a shared commitment to uplifting communities and creating sustainable change.
Together, we believe that empowered women and educated children are the key to transforming communities—and we are honored to play a role in that transformation.
Shanse Kizungu - Founder
Ms. Kizungu, a Congolese graduate student at the University of San Francisco, is pursuing a career in neuropsychology. Her experience began in a psychiatric hospital, where she worked with patients facing mental health challenges. Currently, she is part of the Immigration and Refugees Program in Santa Clara County, helping immigrants and refugees navigate resettlement and integration.
Francine Mukwayanzo - Director of La Joie Du Coeur
Francine brings over 20 years of hospital experience, specializing in emergency care. Her work has inspired her to support young women and children facing abuse, pregnancy, malnutrition, and illness. In addition to medical care, Francine provides clothing, school supplies, and vocational training in trades like sewing and carpentry, while offering financial aid to orphans and the impoverished to help create a better future.
Lydia Ki - Social Media and Marketing Manager
Lydia a Public Health student at San Jose State University and an advocate for global wellness, particularly in Congo. As a Congolese student living in San Jose, she is deeply committed to community service and has experience managing social media and marketing. She also serves on the board for Black Campus Ministry, where she is the Social Media Coordinator and Director of Hospitality.
Shanse Kizungu - Founder
Ms. Kizungu, a Congolese graduate student at the University of San Francisco, is pursuing a career in neuropsychology. Her experience began in a psychiatric hospital, where she worked with patients facing mental health challenges. Currently, she is part of the Immigration and Refugees Program in Santa Clara County, helping immigrants and refugees navigate resettlement and integration.
Francine Mukwayanzo - Director of La Joie Du Coeur
Francine brings over 20 years of hospital experience, specializing in emergency care. Her work has inspired her to support young women and children facing abuse, pregnancy, malnutrition, and illness. In addition to medical care, Francine provides clothing, school supplies, and vocational training in trades like sewing and carpentry, while offering financial aid to orphans and the impoverished to help create a better future.
Lydia Ki - Social Media and Marketing Manager
Lydia a Public Health student at San Jose State University and an advocate for global wellness, particularly in Congo. As a Congolese student living in San Jose, she is deeply committed to community service and has experience managing social media and marketing. She also serves on the board for Black Campus Ministry, where she is the Social Media Coordinator and Director of Hospitality.
Meet the team
Our team is a diverse blend of professionals from various backgrounds, all united by a shared commitment to uplifting communities and creating sustainable change.
Together, we believe that empowered women and educated children are the key to transforming communities—and we are honored to play a role in that transformation.
Get in touch
Get in touch
If you have any questions or you’d like to find out more about our services, please get in touch.
If you have any questions or you’d like to find out more about our services, please get in touch.
espoirfoundation.c@gmail.com
espoirfoundation.c@gmail.com
Get in touch
If you have any questions or you’d like to find out more about our services, please get in touch.
espoirfoundation.c@gmail.com
Join Us in Making
a Difference
Take part, get involved, and help us build a brighter future for these resilient women and children
Join Us in Making a Difference
Take part, get involved, and help us build a brighter future for these resilient women and children
Join Us in Making a Difference
Take part, get involved, and help us build a brighter future for these resilient women and children
espoirfoundation.c@gmail.com
espoirfoundation.c@gmail.com
