Since 2012, the Evangelical Covenant Church and World Vision have partnered to help and support children in the poorest and neediest country in the world, Congo.  Congo, in Central Africa, was ranked 187 (the lowest) out of 187 countries on the United Nations’ Index of Human Development.  In a country of over 64 million, 3 out of 4 people have no access to clean water.  Congo rates in the bottom 8 countries for acute malnutrition.  82,000 children under the age of 5 die every year due to malaria.  And yet, there is hope.  An unprecedented partnership was formed to meet this unprecedented need.  The Covenant has been involved in remote areas of the Congo since 1937.  This ministry has grown to more than 1,600 churches, 5 hospitals, 90 medical clinics, a school system that serves 60,000 students and micro-enterprise projects.  World Vision has been in other areas of the Congo for 40 years.  They have 60 years of experience of building sustainable long-term solutions for children.  Together they are bringing hope to children in Congo.  When children are sponsored, you not only make a difference for one child you help long-term development for the entire community.  Through this model, every child supported benefits 8-10 children!
Ardine Ardine is 12 years old and lives with her parents and 2 brothers. Her parents are farmers. Ardine is in primary school and she enjoys math. She helps at home with picking up toys. She likes to play with dolls.
Isaac Isaac is 5 years old and lives with his parents. He has no brothers or sisters. His parents are farmers. He is not in school at this time. He likes to play soccer.
Sammy Sammy is 10 years old and Sammy lives with his mother and 5 brothers. His mother is a government worker. Sammy is in primary school and he enjoys foreign language. He helps at home by carrying water. He likes to play soccer.