Who we are
MONIELO is an association founded in October 2015 under French law (loi 1901), non-profit, established in France and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its work is carried out in Kinshasa.
The association began with a meeting: a young shoe-shine boy, who was working to pay for his own schooling.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a great many children sadly have no access to education, for lack of money or of schools within reach. We give priority to orphaned children, so that they are not punished twice over: losing their parents, and then being denied any prospect of a future. Schooling is what breaks that chain.
Our mission
We support children from disadvantaged backgrounds by giving them the chance to join a school and to receive individual follow-up. Because growing up well also means flourishing in the classroom, learning, and staying curious.
Some children have been out of school for months, sometimes years, and for them we also run catch-up classes. These programmes let them recover the essentials and regain their confidence before returning to mainstream school.
What we do
- School Sponsorship : we cover school fees, supplies and uniforms, so that access to education is genuinely equal.
- Catch-up classes : teaching workshops designed for children whose schooling has been interrupted.
- Educational support : following each child through the school year to support their success and their development.
- Working with families : to show the importance of education and to encourage the commitment of parents alongside their children.
Why education?
Because learning is more than acquiring knowledge. Giving a child the chance to go to school hands them the keys to growing up well and standing on their own. It is also an investment in a country's future, in the generations who will build it.
Join us
We believe every gesture counts. You too can be part of this human adventure by supporting our work. Whether through sponsorship, a donation, a partnership or volunteering, your commitment is precious in giving these children the chance they deserve.