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Since 2006, Father Donato Lwiyando, an Xaverian missionary priest, and a dedicated team of volunteers have devoted their energy to lovingly support and provide hope to young people directly affected by war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Africa .
We invite you to explore the website to learn more about the crisis in The DR Congo and discover ways that you can help those affected.
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OUR MISSION
Relieve poverty by providing food, shelter and other basic necessities to individuals who have been subjected to exploitation and sexual violence in eastern DR Congo, as well as facilitating their integration back in the community following the completion of counselling, education, skill trade programs, etc.
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SPONSOR: a donation of $25 monthly or $300 annually will cover basic needs (food, shelter, medical attention) for one resident of the shelters.
DONATE: to help carry out ongoing projects for educational and vocational programs,supplies, building and repair projects.
VOLUNTEER: consider helping with our fundraising events and committees
OUR BACKGROUND
St Joseph Shelter, our first shelter, is a response to one of the serious consequences of the war in the DR Congo, especially in the east of the country. This war started in August 2, 1998, and has killed more than 5 million people.
Our Founder -Fr. Donato Lwiyando
Xaverian Missionary Catholic priest
"I wonder why in an area where gold, coltan and other precious minerals are exploited, the population is living in such critical poverty situation? ...
The mines in the Congo are totally controlled, through armed gangs, by corporations who only seek economic benefits. The rape of women and girls has been used as a weapon of war and terror. The military has raped many Congolese women. To escape this situation, many girls have gone to the city where they have fallen into prostitution nets and are sexually exploited...
We welcome these marginalized women into the St. Joseph's Shelter and try to restore hope for them"
Father Donato
What's Causing the Crisis in the DR Congo