Visit report – Centre Amani Orphanage, Kinshasa

Visit report – Centre Amani Orphanage, Kinshasa

• Sunday, March 8, 2026, Mama Daniella and Ton Ton Augustin visited the orphanage Centre Amani, where Sister Concille lovingly cares for the children.

They brought food and basic supplies and spent time with the children, sharing a simple meal together. It was a warm and blessed moment for everyone.

Cameraman on duty: Ton Ton Augustin, who documented the visit with photos and video.

Total spent on food and basic supplies: 259 USD

• Breakdown

Food purchased in a local commercial area (where prices are lower than in supermarkets):

• 25 kg rice• 25 kg maize semolina• 5 liters oil• 10 kg sugar• 1 large box powdered milk• 2 small boxes milk for the baby

Cost: 140 USD (about 322,000 Congolese francs, trader exchange rate 2300)

• Additional items purchased in the supermarket:

Biscuits• chips• chocolate spread• jam• margarine• three types of pasta• apples• dried fruits• canned peas• drinks (water and lemonade)• body lotion• baby powder• baby body lotion• baby soap

Cost: 119 USD

Fallon (21) welcomed the visitors and later sent this message of gratitude:

“Bonsoir maman Danielle, j’ose croire que vous êtes bien rentrée en toute sécurité.La joie était immense de vous voir et nous espérons vous revoir très bientôt.Merci infiniment pour vos offrandes, votre gentillesse et le sacrifice d’être venue personnellement à notre rencontre.Votre présence a fait naître un joli sourire et une immense joie dans nos cœurs.Que Dieu vous récompense encore davantage.”

• Support information – Centre Amani Orphanage

The orphanage building is not yet fully completed. For the moment the children and caregivers rent a house, which creates additional monthly costs.

• Current priorities

Food and daily necessities• medical care and medication when needed• completion of the orphanage building• essential material support (clothing and basic supplies)

• How you can support

Direct financial support https://paypal.me/Maydaypyck

Support through GoFundMe https://gofund.me/91801e01c  (Is it your Birthday? tip?)

Through product purchases https://www.shoplivegood.com/Mayday100

With each purchase, part of the proceeds supports sponsorship for the children and long-term support of the orphanage.

• Other ways to help

• If you travel to Congo, you may bring an extra suitcase with donated items.• If you work in transport or container shipping, maybe a small space can be made available.• Clothing or useful items can also be dropped off in Belgium (please contact beforehand).

Items that cannot be sent will be sold or donated locally in Bruges, helping to build a bridge between here and there.

• Facebook group

https://facebook.com/groups/1563935348182024

• Orphanage address

Avenue Kandolo 118 Kimbondo / Mitende KinshasaDR Congo

• Contact on site

Mama Daniëlle +243 818 805 855

Sister Concille +243 817 412 936

Charlene (Sr Concille) +243 822 605 129

• Contact Belgium

Illunga (Sven) +32 456 97 08 55

May Pyck +32 475 85 80 89 - may.pyck@gmail.com - www.maydayscuriousgallery.be

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