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What is the primary focus of the BULELA
Foundation?
Our goal
is to rescue orphaned and abandoned children in Kinshasa,
Democratic Republic of Congo. We hope to do this by by funding
the construction of an orphanage in this city. This orphanage
will then be used to aid in the educational, social, economic
training and spiritual development of it's charges. Eventually,
we envision the development of other similar orphanages in
other cities in sub-Sahara Africa where the need is the greatest.
How
can I help support the children?
You can help in a variety of ways. You can help monetarily,
by volunteering your services in fundraising endeavors or
by donating clothing, food and educational supplies. Click
here for more details
How
does the BULELA Foundation ensure that donations are being
used to help maintain the orphanage and its children?
BULELA
gets good references on every staff member and individual
or groups before any partnership or association is undertaken..
Additionally, pictures of the construction process, the completed
orphanage the orphaned children and their caregiverswill be
collected. Quarterly and bi-annual progress reports including
individual child cases and testimonials will be provided to
the foundation. Additionally, the founder of BULELA will continue
to make frequent visits to the site in order to ensure the
smooth operations of the orphanage and to check on the welfare
and progress of the children.
What
is the cost of supporting each child?
The cost of supporting each child is about $1,000.00 per year.
We combine the gifts of individuals and groups including businesses,
foundations and others wishing to give back to society...
and those wantingh to help make a difference in the lives
of our orphans. Anyone can choose to make a one-time, yearly,
monthly commitment in any amount you can afford. Simply click
here to give your support
How
can I contact the Bulela Fondation?
You can
contact us by calling us at 310-571-1292 . You can
also email us at info@bulela.org
or send mail to BULELA Cochran Ave., Ste. 6 Los Angeles
CA 90019. See
our Contact page
For
I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in.
Matthew
25:35
Thank you for your Support
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Facts
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Sub-Sahara Africa has
the greatest proportion of children who are orphans
(USAID, UNAIDS and UNICEF)
*By
the end of 2001, 34 million children in Sub-Saharan
Africa were orphans - 12% of all children in the region.
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In 2001, at least 15% of children in 10 sub-Saharan
countries had lost one or both parents to AIDS, civil
war and or other causes (UNICEF)
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By 2010 42 million children will be orphans - 15%
of all children in 12 sub-Saharan African countries
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"HIV/AIDS has created an orphans' crises (Peter
Puiot, Executive Director of UNAIDS)
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