City of Refuge International Inc. - CORI

12/08/2025

It’s that time of year again! As we celebrate the hope of Christmas, CORI is working alongside our communities in the Congo to make sure thousands of children share in the joy of the season. If you’re able, we invite you to give in the spirit of our faith and support this work of love. You can make a Christmas donation through the link in our profile or at www.cityofrefugeinternational.org/donate

09/20/2025

A Journey of Perseverance: Chance Shuda Bijoux
Chance’s life is a testament to resilience and hope. Abandoned by her mother as a baby and raised by a father battling serious illness, she grew up in extreme poverty. Unable to afford middle school, she fell years behind in her education. With the help of her local church, she eventually graduated high school at the age of 22.

Although and determined, college seemed impossible. That changed when she discovered City of Refuge International’s Scholarship Program. With faith and perseverance, she applied and was awarded a scholarship to study nursing.

Four years later, Chance earned her bachelor’s degree. Today, she is working toward her master’s degree and is determined to serve her community through her profession. CORI helped her build a future she once only dreamed of.

You can help make stories like Chance’s possible.
$600 provides a year of school.
$1,800 covers the cost of an entire degree.

Give today at the link in our bio so another child can go to school and build their future.

08/23/2025

At CORI, we believe every child deserves to be seen, loved, and supported. Our mission is to walk alongside the children of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to hold their hands through hardship, remind them of their worth, and share with them the hope found in God’s love.

Sponsorship is more than providing food, education, or medical care. It’s a way of saying, you are not alone. It’s a chance to walk with a child on their journey and help open the door to brighter possibilities.

08/17/2025

We have an exciting announcement! We have partnered with ourhawaiicondo.com to donate proceeds from reservations to City of Refuge International (CORI) through the rest of the year.

If you are looking for a summer getaway before school starts where your kids can run through the halls without hotel neighbors, this is perfect. Imagine waking up to ocean views, having space to cook family meals, and enjoying all the comforts of home while making unforgettable memories in Hawaii.

Best of all, your stay will directly support CORI’s mission of providing safe housing, education, and empowerment to vulnerable women and children.

08/12/2025

CORI urgently needs your help. Project 35 is in critical danger, and we need your donations more than ever. Help us fill an unexpected funding gap and feed children throughout the end of the year. For just $35, you can feed a child for an entire month.
Donate or begin a sponsorship at the link in our bio.

07/29/2025

I wanted to share the tragic news below and attached about what happened in Congo, and ask for your prayers.

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/7/27/at-least-38-killed-in-church-attack-in-eastern-dr-congo

The city of Komanda is in Ituri Province, in eastern Congo. It’s about 1,900 km from Kamina. At least 38 people have been killed and 15 others injured in this church attack.

This heartbreaking attack on the church was carried out by the ADF, an Islamic State-backed rebel group with ties to ISIL (ISIS). This group operates in the borderlands between Uganda and the DRC and has routinely carried out attacks against civilian populations.

The city of Kamina is a major crossroads and a central hub, with many of the people CORI serves being those fleeing conflict in the eastern region of Congo.

The assault in Komanda city is believed to have been carried out by ADF rebels, wielding guns and machetes.

07/22/2025

Read the second article in our 2024-25 Magazine: CORI's Efforts to Enhance Water Quality.
Access to clean water remains a daily struggle for millions in the Congo. Safe, reliable water is the foundation for health, education, and opportunity, but for many, it's still out of reach.

In countless villages, families walk miles each day to collect water from streams that are often unsafe. Children miss school, illness spreads, and the cycle of poverty deepens, all because clean water isn't close or guaranteed. Water security should be a right, not a privilege. Together, we can help change that. Join CORI in making clean water available in the Congo.

07/10/2025

This is happening right now.
Congo’s children are caught in a war no one talks about. An entire generation is losing their homes, families, and lives.
Don’t scroll past their story. They need your help.

👉 Share this post to raise awareness.
💬 Tag someone who needs to see this.
🔗 Link in bio to learn how you can help.

06/29/2025

We need your help. CORI is facing a funding gap for our most critical programs. Like this crowd shown, hundreds wait for medical care each day. We must keep our program alive to give them a better chance to heal and thrive. Please consider a donation today to save lives. Every dollar makes a difference.

06/25/2025

Our Live Well Water Well program has provided over 65 water wells that serve 200 people daily. Now we are upgrading those wells to maintain clean water access. Help us update all our wells by donating at the link in our profile.

06/19/2025

When the children smile, we do too. Give a smile and hope to a child in need today. Donate at the link in our bio.