Rose Mapendo Foundation

08/06/2026

Just a few of the children at the orphanage doing something every child should be able to do: playing, laughing, and simply being kids.

These children have lived through unimaginable hardship: violence, war, displacement, and the loss of loved ones. But they are so much more than what they have endured. They are children with dreams, personalities, and a deep desire to learn, grow, and enjoy life.

Your support helps make moments like this possible. Donations provide these children with the essentials they need: a safe place to live, food, school supplies, and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

Thank you for helping these children experience not only survival, but also joy.

07/26/2026

"Some people say, "Who can make a difference?" And always, you have to say "it's me." - Rose Mapendo

07/15/2026

07/14/2026

Dear community:

For five months, we had no way to reach the orphanage in Minembwe. Fighting and drone strikes cut off access, leaving these children to face hunger, malnutrition, and little to no medical care.

As the months passed, we could only hope they were surviving.

Now, for the first time in months, aid can reach Minembwe again. That means we have a chance to deliver the food, medicine, and essential supplies these children desperately need—but we can't do it without you.

Today, you can be part of their story of hope. Your gift will help provide life-sustaining care and remind these children that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten.

Please donate today and share this post with others. Together, we can bring relief, hope, and love to children who have endured far too much. ❤️

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