- Orphanages

- Centre Orphelinat Tumaini (COT)

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Centre Orphelinat Tumaini was established in 2001 to respond to the growing needs of orphans in Lubumbashi, one of the largest cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The orphanage is home to 53 children between the ages of 3 and 18, many of whom were rescued from the streets or placed in the home by the government’s social affairs department (DIVAS).
Tumaini works hard to provide the children with a safe place to live, along with food, clothing, healthcare, and education. However, with limited resources and rising costs, these needs have remained a significant daily challenge.
Through the support of generous donors and local partners, NAKUONA e.V. has been able to step in and bring meaningful change to the lives of the children at Tumaini. We have:

  • Renovated the kitchen area.
  • Painted the interior of the orphanage.
  • Provided new beds and mattresses
  • Renovated the toilets and showers
  • Restored the courtyard as a safe play space for the children
  • Delivered essential items like food, toiletries, clothing, children’s books, and Bibles
  • Carried out multiple food drives and ongoing support initiatives.

Thanks to this continued support, the living conditions at Tumaini have significantly improved, and the children are now growing up in a cleaner, safer, and more hopeful environment—reminded that they are seen, valued, and loved.

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Bank details

Recipient name: NAKUONA e.V.

Bank name: Spar- und Kreditbank eG

Account number/IBAN: DE12 5009 2100 0001 7676 07 

Swift code/BIC: GENODE51BH2