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Last updated: March 2026
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Our History

Who are we

Discover the children who are bringing smiles and hope to other children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Democratic Republic of Congo

Enfants heureux à l'école en Afrique

Building a better future for every child

Children for Children is a non-profit organization (under Congolese law) specializing in the guidance and support of children (in vulnerable situations) and the implementation of actions and projects (among children) to promote peace, education, health, new technologies, the rights of vulnerable children, and environmental protection by children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We are a children's organization working for and on behalf of other children and future generations.

Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

Our commitment to the holistic development of every child

Our Vision
"A child who is positively supported by another child today, is an adult who will support other adults tomorrow."

Every child, even the most vulnerable, has the right to a sustainable future. The mission of the NGO Enfants pour Enfants (Children for Children) is to support and improve the overall development process of children (in vulnerable situations) by addressing their material, educational, health, social, psychological, legal, cultural, and environmental needs.

It is during childhood that the adult of tomorrow is shaped. Giving them this chance to flourish and improve today is giving them the key to their future, their fulfillment, and the duty of passing on this knowledge to future generations.

Our Mission

To contribute to the promotion and protection of children's rights with a view to their full and self-determined realization in accordance with the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Promotion of Rights

Raising awareness and educating on the fundamental rights of the child according to the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Full Protection

Establish systems to protect against all forms of violence, exploitation, and discrimination.

Personal Achievement

Supporting each child in reaching their full potential and their self-determined development.

Our vision guides our mission, our mission fulfills our vision

Our team

Membre 4

Emery Bulaya

Children's Ombudsman - Director General

Membre 5

Nadege Bahati

Children's Advocate - Chief Financial Officer

Membre 6

Éric Matongo

Children's Advocate - Director of Programs and Communications

Membre 1

Anne MASENGO

Secretary and Children's Entertainer

Membre 2

Elodie Veronique

Children's entertainer

Membre 3

Joseph Asesau

Children's entertainer

Our Foundation

Our Values

Our values ​​form the foundation and basis of our commitment to every child

01

Engagement

The basis of our action

Children for Children places children at the heart of its mission. Changing their lives, supporting them, meeting their needs… constitutes a genuine commitment focused on peer education between children.

Dedication Constancy Peer-education
02

Best Interests of the Child

Our guiding principle

Children for Children always acts in the best interests of the child. All our decisions and actions are guided by this fundamental principle, which guarantees the protection and optimal development of every child.

Protection Top priority Optimal development
03

Humility

Our learning approach

Children for Children promotes humility to prevent feelings of superiority and inferiority. We believe that everyone must learn to accept their own limitations and grow together. Children for Children promotes humility to prevent feelings of superiority and inferiority. We believe that everyone must learn to accept their own limitations and grow together.

Active listening Mutual respect Continuous learning
04

Generosity

Our culture of sharing

Within the Children for Children NGO, we learn to share and to build together with others. Generosity is the glue that unites our community and multiplies our impact.

Sharing Collaboration Solidarity

Values ​​in Action

These four core values ​​are not just words, but living principles that guide every decision, every action, and every relationship within our organization. Together, they form a solid ethical framework that guarantees the quality and integrity of our work with children.

Our Committed Partners

Strong alliances for lasting impact. Together, we create change.

Our work is made possible thanks to the invaluable support of institutional partners, committed businesses and international organizations that share our vision of a better future for every child.

UNICEF
Orange
Save the Children
Ministère de l'Éducation
Airtel
Hôpital de Goma

Become a Partner

Join our network of committed partners and help transform the lives of thousands of children. Several partnership options are available.