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Our Project

In Congo, young girls in the war-torn nation are the most vulnerable members of the Congolese society. They have lost their families, their homes and have become street wanderers. Les enfants de la rue (children of the street) have no access to food, education, medical care or shelter, and are subjected to sexual violence and exploitation, many die at a young age.


CAWEL's main goal is the provide Les enfants de la rue with a way to break the cycle. We are planning to build an orphanage, school, and health center for Congolese girls aged 6-9, with an enrolment capacity of 600 girls. This will provide a path to a better life of empowerment and leadership.

 

  • The orphanage will be built in Nsele, a city located at 19 km from the capital city of Kinshasa, where it is quieter and peaceful
  • CAWEL has a local team of 100 women, local business owners, professionals, teachers, doctors and engineers to help build and run the school



 

Volunteer

  • How can I volunteer?

    We are always looking for people to help accomplish our aims. We are stronger together. Please send an email to CAWEL.ORG@gmail.com to learn about specific programs, initiatives, and events to help us build a better future.

  • Can I bring friends to volunteer with me?

    Absolutely. 

  • Where do you volunteer?

    CAWEL focuses on three geographies:

    1. In Congo, we need people and resources that are local, understand the cultural nuances, and are able to help us build our programs and maintain a stable continuity of resources for Congolese women and girls. 


    2. Massachusetts Chapter, we are looking for bi-lingual (English & French) and multi-lingual (English & Kikongo/Kiswahili/Lingala/Tshiluba) to help of support, in the form of educational training, ESL, and social support.


    3. Online, to help our initiatives (empowerment and leadership) make a broader impact on Conogolese women and girls across the world, who have a unique background and face unique challenges in their lives.

  • Do you have long-term volunteer positions?

    Yes. Apart from annual events, all of our positions are established to make sure that the support we provide continues to train, assist, perpetuate positive outcomes accross generations.

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