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June 19, 2011

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July 26, 2010

This organization is a module of how an orphanage should look like and I am very pleased to say that with the profound dedication and outstanding help from the Director, Elisabeth Fochive, this founda... more

June 19, 2011

I am a proud board member of this organization and I am delighted to say that it is moving in the right direction with a dedicated, motivated and humbled executive director. She spends tireless hours providing and networking for the needs of the children in the orphanage. The organization was thrilled to send one of their own, off to college. What a milestone for a struggling orphanage, who wants and is fighting for the future of these children. I am very excited for this tremendous progress because the children are the future of the next generation, at D.R.C as well as abroad.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

watching the progress of these children, as they grow older and older every day

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

like to increase funding so that more essential needs are met to satisfy the children's needs

July 26, 2010

This organization is a module of how an orphanage should look like and I am very pleased to say that with the profound dedication and outstanding help from the Director, Elisabeth Fochive, this foundation will go down in the history books as one of the best. The children are well taken care of by a God fearing, loving and kind big sister. It is very pleasing and proud to say that with an unselfish giving and dedication to this foundation, we are proud to send off the first child to a university. It is one of the greatest achievement that cannot be accomplished ordinarily but it was accomplished with the help and dedication of Elisabeth Fochive. On this note, I am very pleased to say to her " Thank you Elizabeth, job well done and May God continue to bless you". You are one of a KIND and Elizabeth"you walk by faith but not by sight."

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Reviewing goals and achievements with the Director.

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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every week

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

June 18, 2011

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June 18, 2011

I visited the Mere Admirable Orphanage in 2006 which is supported by the Elisabeth PH Heiser Foundation. As an experiential trip for my senior year of high school, I spent my weeks at the orphanage creating a short-film highlighting the orphanage and comparing it to other orphanages in the surrounding area. In addition, leaders of the orphanage and myself began a grant-writing process to find further funding for the project.

The orphanage itself is a safe and healthy community in which vulnerable children in the DRC can find a safe-haven in the bustling metropolis of Kinshasa. All of the individuals involved with the orphanage are dedicated to the cause and left me feeling that these children will grow up to represent a new generation of educated and determined individuals. Elisabeth is an amazing woman who is working hard to ensure the lives of these children are in the best care and that they receive the attention and care needed.

My experience with the orphanage has been nothing but positive and I feel that this project is something that should and could be replicated throughout the DRC to help vulnerable and displaced children.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

keeping in contact with the Director Elisabeth and the children and hearing stories of their success.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

ensure that the orphanage has a sustainable source of funding for generations to come.

June 25, 2010

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June 25, 2010

This charity organization has dedicated itself in helping the children who unfornately no longer their parents to provide for their basic human needs. It has done an excellent job in provind education to the children and it has seen one of the first girl who arrived 10 years ago, coplete her secondary education with honors at 16. Though small by many standards, it has increased the number of children it helps, and the children really fell like they belong to a family and not just living in an orphanage.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

seeing the success it has experienced through the dedication and love all volunteers, staff, and the benefactors put forth. They are always open to new ideas and constantly striving to improve matters with the welfare of the children always as the driver

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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every six months

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

June 23, 2010

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June 23, 2010

This foundation has yet to purchase computers for the youth or internet access for the youth. It is not a true orphanage because it turns away those in need and has added only one child since the founding organizer passed away several years ago.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

visiting the orphanage.

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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

One time

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

June 1, 2010

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June 1, 2010

We have met Elizabeth, the sponsor, on several occasions over the years and have been very impressed with her commitment to the orphanage, her competence, and her integrity.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Our granddaughter has been a volunteer at the orphanage and was very impressed with its operation. We learned much about it through her direct experience.

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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

One time

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2008

May 31, 2010

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May 31, 2010

Je viens de temps en temps à Kinshasa et j'en profite pour passer un peu de temps à l'orphelinat. Discuter, partager, jouer, lire avec les filles et le petit John est un vrai plaisir. Je rassemble en Belgique des habits, des livres, des jouets...que je leur amène. Les enfants sont bien soignés et bien éduqués et même si ce n'est que quelques enfants, cela donne de l'espoir.

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Les enfants participent tous à la vie dans l'orphelinat. Les voir grandir est fabuleux. Ils prennent de l'assurance dans ce qu'ils font. L'orphelinat les éduque de manière à ce qu'ils deviennent des adultes responsables.

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About every month

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

May 29, 2010

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May 29, 2010

The current unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has left many children without a family or a home. The Mere Admirable Orphanage has, for the past ten years, taken in a small number of these children in hopes of providing a safe community for them to grow up in. The orphanage serves as a permanent home and family for the children. The emphasis on education, health and community awareness is unique to orphanages in this area of the world. I am always impressed with how happy the children at the orphanage are and with the love that the caretakers and staff provide.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

watching the dedication of the orphanage head Elizabeth Fochive and hearing stories about the children as they grow.

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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About once a year

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

May 29, 2010

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May 29, 2010

The Mere Admirable Orphanage has, for the past ten years, taken in a small number of these children in hopes of providing a safe community for them to grow up in. The orphanage serves as a permanent home and family for the children. This service by the orphanage is especially important given the current unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has left many children without a family or a home. What makes the Mere Admirable Orphanage unique among orphanages in this area of the world is its emphasis on education, health and community awareness. I have also been impressed at the dedication of the orphanage president, Elizabeth Fochive, who has related to me and my family stories about the children as they grow.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

that my daughter spent close to a month working and living at the orphanage. She remarked at how happy the children at the orphanage are and that this results from the love that the caretakers and staff provide.

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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About once a year

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

May 26, 2010

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May 26, 2010

I visited the orphanage as part of my high school senior thesis project in 2006. The orphanage creates a safe place for street children in Kinshasa to become part of a family. The unique sense of community that has developed within the orphanage is something that I think will benefit the children for the rest of their lives. As a visitor to the orphanage, I was welcomed into their community and learned how dedicated the members of the orphanage are to the well-being and future of the children. School is the top priority for most of the children, and they spend most of their day either in school or working on homework. The small size of the orphanage and the love provided by the care takers makes the Admirable Mother Orphanage a truly special place where each child receives the attention they need to help them grow both intellectually and emotionally. The orphanage provides a safe-haven for street children in Kinshasa, where the number of vulnerable children is growing due to AIDS and the ongoing conflict in the east of the DRC. I think that the Mere Admirable is unique in that it provides a community setting dedicated to ensuring the security and compassion these children need. I was impressed by all that the orphanage has done thus far in its creation, and strongly believe that it will continue to positively benefit the vulnerable children in Kinshasa.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

my visit to the Mere Admirable orphanage in 2006, and continual communication with the founder and communications personnel of the foundation.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

find a way to provide the orphanage with sustainable funding. There are multiple projects that I think would benefit the orphanage including internet access and computers to diversify forms of education and opportunity.

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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

the dedication that it's members have for the well-being of vulnerable children in Kinshasa, DRC.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

compassionate and willing to show visitors the successful work that they are involved in. I felt welcomed and engaged by the staff and volunteers to learn more about how the orphanage functions.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

expand it's efforts to help more vulnerable children in Kinshasa. More funding would allow the organization to diversify its projects and provide greater access to education and health care for the children.

Ways to make it better...

I was more educated on the issues of vulnerable children in Kinshasa beforehand, and was more culturally aware of the traditions in the DRC. I wish that I was more fluent in the language so that I could have communicated more effectively.

In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

funding. The organization provides amazing care for these children and so much more could be done if there were better sources of sustainable funding.

One thing I'd also say is that...

the political and economic environment in the DRC presents obstacles for the orphanage, however this said, the orphanage has made large strides in helping the children that it can.

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About once a year

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

May 22, 2010

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May 22, 2010

I have been extremely impressed with the time and dedication of the staff members and the orphanage coordinator and president Elizabeth Forchive, who has dedicated her life to the children of the orphanage. All efforts are made to ensure that the children grow up sheltered from the suffering that plagues many other children within the D.R.C.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Watching the growth and development of the children. After 10 years at the orphanage, the oldest child in the orphanage is now preparing for college.

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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every week

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2009

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