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The Congo Children Trust is a registered charity in [[Wales]] and [[England|England.]] They support street children in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo|D.R.Congo]] through projects in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo|D.R.Congo]] and through partner organisations. The vision of the Congo Children Trust is to "improve the quality of life for children living on the streets in the Democratic Republic of Congo"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://congochildrentrust.org/|title=About the trust|website=Congo Children Trust|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-10}}</ref>. |
The Congo Children Trust is a registered [[Small Charity Governance|small charity]] in [[Wales]] and [[England|England.]] They support [[street children]] in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo|D.R.Congo]] through projects in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo|D.R.Congo]] and through partner organisations. The vision of the Congo Children Trust is to "improve the quality of life for children living on the streets in the Democratic Republic of Congo"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://congochildrentrust.org/|title=About the trust|website=Congo Children Trust|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-10}}</ref>. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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=== Ian Harvey === |
=== Ian Harvey === |
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Ian Harvey is the founder of the Children Congo Trust and set up the Kimbilio project. Harvey attended the University of London, where he studied Social Anthropology. After being qualified as a Social Worker, Ian worked in child protection. Harvey managed Manchester's social work team, where he supported and assessed unaccompanied asylum seeking young people and children. In 2009 Harvey moved to D.R.Congo and set up project Kimbilio. In 2013 Harvey returned to the UK to oversee the development and running of Kimbilio. |
Ian Harvey is the founder of the Children Congo Trust and set up the Kimbilio project. Harvey attended the University of London, where he studied Social Anthropology. After being qualified as a Social Worker, Ian worked in child protection. Harvey managed Manchester's social work team, where he supported and assessed unaccompanied asylum seeking young people and children. In 2009 Harvey moved to D.R.Congo and set up project Kimbilio. In 2013 Harvey returned to the UK to oversee the development and running of Kimbilio<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kimbiliocongo.org/about-us/who-we-are/|title=Who we areQui sommes-nousQuienes somos|website=Kimbilio|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-10}}</ref>. |
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=== Mark Gant === |
=== Mark Gant === |
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Mark Gant is the treasurer of the Congo Children Trust. Gant is the Head of Modern |
Mark Gant is the [[treasurer]] of the Congo Children Trust. Gant is the Head of Modern Languages at the [[University of Chester]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www1.chester.ac.uk/departments/modern-languages/staff/mark-gant|title=Prof Mark Gant|website=University of Chester|language=en|access-date=2019-05-10}}</ref>. Gant was involved in the establishment and initial planning of the Kimbilio project. |
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=== Ruth Edson === |
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Ruth Edson is a [[trustee]] for the Congo Children Trust. Edson has been a trustee since 2007<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://opencharities.org/charities/1121048|title=CONGO CHILDREN TRUST :: OpenCharities|website=opencharities.org|access-date=2019-05-10}}</ref>. |
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=== Sile Reynolds === |
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Sile Reynolds is a [[trustee]] for the Congo Children Trust<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?subid=0®id=1121048|title=Charity Details|website=beta.charitycommission.gov.uk|access-date=2019-05-10}}</ref>. |
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=== Steve Johnson === |
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Steve Johnson is a [[trustee]] for the Congo Children Trust.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://congochildrentrust.org/about-the-trust/trustees/|title=Trustees and Staff|website=Congo Children Trust|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-10}}</ref> |
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== Funding and Donations == |
== Funding and Donations == |
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About 98% of the money funded by the Congo Children Trust goes to the Kimbilio project. The Kimbilio project uses this money to support street children, for example school fees, food, staff payments, construction costs and health care. |
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The Congo Children Trust runs through donations, fundraising and grants. The Congo Children Trust accepts donations through [[JustGiving|Just Giving]] and [[GlobalGiving|Global Giving]]. |
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Revision as of 11:55, 10 May 2019
The Congo Children Trust is a registered small charity in Wales and England. They support street children in the D.R.Congo through projects in the D.R.Congo and through partner organisations. The vision of the Congo Children Trust is to "improve the quality of life for children living on the streets in the Democratic Republic of Congo"[1].
History
The Congo Children Trust was set in in 2007 by Ian Harvey[2]. Harvey set up the trust after working in Kinshasa , which is the capital of D.R.Congo, during the first democratic elections in 2006[3]. During this time Harvey observed a sharp rise in the numbers of street children since previously working in the D.R.Congo in the 1990's. The increased number of street children in the D.R.Congo had been a result of the wars[4] during 1996-1997 and 1998-2003[5].
Street Children in the D.R.Congo
It is estimated that there are 250,000 children living on the streets in the D.R.Congo. Children find themselves homeless through a number of factors, accusations of witchcraft[6], poverty, a death of one/both parents due to HIV/AIDS or malaria, extended family being unable to support the child and parental separation[7]. Whilst living on the street the children are exposed to daily violence, sexual, physical and emotional abuse[8]. The street children lack secure access to their basic needs such as food and shelter[9].
Projects
The Congo Children Trusts's main project is Kimbilio, which receives 98%[10] of the funding raised by the trust. The Kimbilio project, set up in 2009, is based in Lubumbashi, D.R.Congo. Kimbilio works runs a day centre and four homes for street children in Lubumbashi and seeks to reunite children with their families[11].
Trustees and Staff
The Congo Children Trust has no paid members of staff in the UK, all staff are volunteers[12].
Ian Harvey
Ian Harvey is the founder of the Children Congo Trust and set up the Kimbilio project. Harvey attended the University of London, where he studied Social Anthropology. After being qualified as a Social Worker, Ian worked in child protection. Harvey managed Manchester's social work team, where he supported and assessed unaccompanied asylum seeking young people and children. In 2009 Harvey moved to D.R.Congo and set up project Kimbilio. In 2013 Harvey returned to the UK to oversee the development and running of Kimbilio[13].
Mark Gant
Mark Gant is the treasurer of the Congo Children Trust. Gant is the Head of Modern Languages at the University of Chester[14]. Gant was involved in the establishment and initial planning of the Kimbilio project.
Ruth Edson
Ruth Edson is a trustee for the Congo Children Trust. Edson has been a trustee since 2007[15].
Sile Reynolds
Sile Reynolds is a trustee for the Congo Children Trust[16].
Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson is a trustee for the Congo Children Trust.[17]
Funding and Donations
About 98% of the money funded by the Congo Children Trust goes to the Kimbilio project. The Kimbilio project uses this money to support street children, for example school fees, food, staff payments, construction costs and health care.
The Congo Children Trust runs through donations, fundraising and grants. The Congo Children Trust accepts donations through Just Giving and Global Giving.
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References
- ^ "About the trust". Congo Children Trust. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Trustees and Staff". Congo Children Trust. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ DFID (2006). "Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2006" (PDF). Department for International Development.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help); line feed character in|title=at position 13 (help) - ^ Kayembe, Patrick (December 2008). "KNOWLEDGE OF HIV, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND CORRELATES OF RISKY SEX AMONG STREET CHILDREN IN KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO". East African Journal of Public Health. 5(3): 186–192.
{{cite journal}}: line feed character in|title=at position 76 (help) - ^ McGreal, Chris (2008-05-15). "The roots of war in eastern Congo". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ AfricaNews (2018-03-16CET15:16:42+01:00). "The agony of Congo's 'child witches'". Africanews. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Street Children in D.R.Congo". Congo Children Trust. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ Congo Children Trust (2019-05-08), Kimbilio - Street life in Lubumbashi, retrieved 2019-05-10
- ^ Avenue, Human Rights Watch | 350 Fifth; York, 34th Floor | New; t 1.212.290.4700, NY 10118-3299 USA | (2006-04-04). "What Future? | Street Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo". Human Rights Watch. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "About the trust". Congo Children Trust. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Home". Kimbilio. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Contact and support us". Congo Children Trust. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Who we areQui sommes-nousQuienes somos". Kimbilio. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Prof Mark Gant". University of Chester. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "CONGO CHILDREN TRUST :: OpenCharities". opencharities.org. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Charity Details". beta.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Trustees and Staff". Congo Children Trust. Retrieved 2019-05-10.