Restoring Hope, Empowering Futures

WATOTO WELFARE FOUNDATION

Watoto Welfare was founded on a simple belief: every child deserves a chance to education, and every woman deserves the opportunity to build a better future. What began by helping one vulnerable child return to school and supporting one woman with seed capital in Eastern DRC has grown into an organization that connects vulnerable children’s education and women’s empowerment. Thank you for being part of this journey.

Stichting Watoto Welfare is a Netherlands-registered civil society organization with KVK No. 91282497 and ANBI No. 865604538. We work in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to help vulnerable children access and remain in school while strengthening the economic resilience of their families.

Guided by our principle, “Learn, Do, and Earn,” we believe lasting change begins with education, dignity, and opportunity. We equip youth and women with practical skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and access to finance so they can build sustainable livelihoods, reduce dependency on aid, and strengthen their communities.

Together with local partners, donors, and volunteers, we help children stay in school and support women to build secure, self-reliant futures. Join us in creating opportunities for children and families in Eastern DRC to learn, grow, and thrive with dignity.

Read our history:

Watch how conflict has disrupted Education

How to support our work

Join us in making a lasting impact on children and families affected by conflict, poverty, and hunger in East and Central Africa.

Donate

Your financial support helps us provide school meals, education, and essential services to the most vulnerable.

Volunteer

Offer your time and skills to support our work on the ground or remotely—every effort makes a difference.

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Our Journey So Far

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY

Choose Your Impact

Every amount matters. 99% reaches the person.

€10 School supplies for a child
€60 Half year tuition fees for 1 child
€120 Seeds for a small farm
€100 Start a microcredit loan
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Your €120 will provide seeds for someone to start their own vegetable farm.

99% of this amount will reach the recipient. No deductions. No salaries.

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Account nameStichting Watoto Welfare
IBANNL26 INGB 0111 0437 94
BankING Bank N.V.
ReferenceMICROCREDIT + your name
KVK91282497
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Where Your Money Goes

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No salaries or admin fees are ever deducted from donations
ANBI status means donations are tax-deductible in the Netherlands
Annual financial report published publicly on our website
Independent board oversight, members listed in annual report
Bank transfers traceable via our public IBAN: NL26 INGB 0111 0437 94

2025-2026 Fundraising Goal

Every euro enables more children to say in school and more women to have microcredit loan to start a business.

€15,000 raisedGoal: €150,000
Last updated: June 2026 · Request full report

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