
Orphanage
A home, nourishment, and caring support for children without parents or caregivers.
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Real people. A shared future. · Bukavu, DRCWe work to improve life in Bukavu through education, medical care, women’s health services, and community development.
Our vision embraces orphans, widows, single mothers, women affected by violence, and people living with disabilities—in Bukavu and beyond.

Connected programs meet essential needs and create opportunities for the future.

A home, nourishment, and caring support for children without parents or caregivers.
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Education that helps children build knowledge, confidence, and a path forward.
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Medical care for children and the community, including specialized support for women.
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Our work is based in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Local leaders, caregivers, teachers, and medical professionals bring the mission to life.
Meet the people behind our work ↗After the First Congo War, members of the United Pentecostal Maranatha Church began caring for orphaned children in Bukavu. Shelter and nourishment grew into a school and health clinics.
Today, Maranatha’s work also includes fishing and agricultural development to help sustain the community.
Discover our community ↗Help sustain care, learning, and opportunity for the community in Bukavu.
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