Empowering lives through education and healthcare.
Empowering African women and students through education, healthcare, and community.
Empowering lives through education and healthcare.
Empowering African women and students through education, healthcare, and community.
Empowering lives through education and healthcare.
Empowering African women and students through education, healthcare, and community.
Empowering lives through education and healthcare.
Empowering African women and students through education, healthcare, and community.
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:
In Congo, only Less than 31% 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:
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:
In Congo, only Less than 31% 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:
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:
In Congo, only Less than 31% 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.
Espoir Connect
Espoir Connect
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.
Espoir Connect
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.
Education + Healthcare Access
Education + Healthcare Access
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.
Education + Healthcare Access
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
Belonging
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.
Workshops
Our workshops and programs are designed to empower African women and students across the diaspora by promoting access to healthcare, education, and community building. We focus on providing practical skills, personalized guidance, and culturally relevant support to help participants navigate school systems, healthcare, legal services, and more equipping women and students with the tools to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Community + Belonging:
Community + Belonging:
Date: 2025 – 2026
Location: Sunnyvale CA
Community + Belonging is a recurring workshop designed for African women and students across the diaspora seeking culturally-rooted connection and emotional support.
Women’s Health & Reproductive Education
Women’s Health & Reproductive Education
Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Sunnyvale CA
This workshop offers African women culturally sensitive education on reproductive and feminine health from menstrual care to menopause. Sessions include practical discussions on vaginal hygiene, fertility awareness, navigating doctor visits, understanding hormonal changes, and honoring traditional practices.
This workshop offers African women culturally sensitive education on reproductive and feminine health from menstrual care to menopause. Sessions include practical discussions on vaginal hygiene, fertility awareness, navigating doctor visits, understanding hormonal changes, and honoring traditional practices.
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 i 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 i 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 i 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 psychology. 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
Join Us in Making
a Difference
Take part, get involved, and help us build a brighter future for these resilient women and children
Take part, get involved, and help us build a brighter future for these resilient women and children
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
