AF-Bulela
Kabujimini Foundation (BKF) is pleased to submit this
request for your review. We look forward to your partnership
in our cooperative efforts to build the Bulela Kabujimini
Orphanage in Kinshasa the capital of the Democratic Republic
of Congo.
Our
proposal requests $230, 000 to launch an orphanage to
enable disadvantaged orphaned, displaced and abandoned
children in an area devastated by war, HIV/AIDS and
extreme poverty the opportunity to improve their quality
of life and chances for survival by providing them with
the basic social services of food, shelter, education,
security and spiritual development.
History
BKF was founded by yours truly, Godefroid Kay. I was
born in Congo and trained as a missionary there with
the Nobertin Father. But, I have lived in the United
States for over 20 years. I believe that it is the duty
of all mankind to look out for his fellow man. God loves
and cares for us unconditionally; regardless of station
in life; regardless of whom we are. And as such, I have
dedicated my life to helping those who cannot fend for
themselves.
While here in Los Angeles, I served as a missionary
of Charity of Mother Theresa working in "Skid Row"
with the homeless. I am President of the Daniel Murphy
Conference in my Parish. Additionally, as a member of
St. Vincent de Paul, I share their commitment to helping
those in need of food, shelter, clothing and other necessities.
Throughout
the years I have been volunteering in various areas
and various roles.
· In 1989, I was given an award of merit by Los
Angeles county for my volunteer service in the LA County
Psychiatric hospital
·
In 1990, I completed a hospice volunteer training program
at Kaiser Permanente hospital. My responsibilities including
caring for the terminally ill and providing support
for their families. This was in an effort to ensure
that the remaining time left for the patients was both
comfortable and meaningful.
·
For the past three years, I have been providing detention
ministry at the Federal Detention Center in San Pedro,
CA
·
Currently I am pursuing a Clinical Pastoral program
at UCLA that trains chaplains to counsel the terminally
ill and their families.
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