Hope for Kasai

Our community in action.

From school supply drives in Miami to visits in Kasai, every event is a step toward a brighter future for the children of Mpiana Ntita.

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Community Events Apr 15, 2026

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St. Theresa Equips Every Child in Kasai
School Partnerships Feb 26, 2026

St. Theresa Equips Every Child in Kasai

A school community in Miami came together to collect supplies for children in Kasai — pencils, notebooks, and erasers...

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Dresses to Fit: Sewing Hope for the Girls of Kasaï
Community Events Feb 01, 2018

Dresses to Fit: Sewing Hope for the Girls of Kasaï

Every year, women in Miami gather with needles, thread, and fabric — and sew dresses for the girls of Kasai. Simple d...

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In Her Honor: The Erin Uddenberg Project
Program Updates Nov 26, 2017

In Her Honor: The Erin Uddenberg Project

Project Erin Uddenberg was born from grief and transformed into something beautiful — a lasting tribute to a beloved ...

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One Sponsor, One Future: OLLA French Club Changes a Life
School Partnerships Oct 01, 2016

One Sponsor, One Future: OLLA French Club Changes a Life

The French Club at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy chose to sponsor a girl in Kasai — covering her school fees for a full...

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Back in Kasai — Part 2: What We Built
Kasai Visits Oct 01, 2016

Back in Kasai — Part 2: What We Built

The second part of the 2016 Kasai visit report: the projects completed, the programs strengthened, and the faces that...

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Back in Kasai — Part 1: What We Found
Kasai Visits Jul 01, 2016

Back in Kasai — Part 1: What We Found

The 2016 visit to Mpiana Ntita began with a reunion — and a reminder of how much had changed, and how much still need...

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Gulliver Academy Fills Our Bags with Clothes for Kasai
School Partnerships Jul 01, 2016

Gulliver Academy Fills Our Bags with Clothes for Kasai

Gulliver Academy ran a clothing drive that filled bags — and a container — with gently used clothes destined for the ...

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Walk for Water: Raising Awareness, One Step at a Time
Community Events Jul 01, 2016

Walk for Water: Raising Awareness, One Step at a Time

Participants walked to raise awareness about the water crisis in Kasai — where women and children once walked up to 1...

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Our Lady of Lourdes Sends Supplies to Kasai Students
School Partnerships Jun 01, 2016

Our Lady of Lourdes Sends Supplies to Kasai Students

Students at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy collected school supplies for their peers in Kasai — notebooks, pencils, and ...

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World Fair Generosity: Sunset School Gives to Kasai
Donations & Drives May 01, 2016

World Fair Generosity: Sunset School Gives to Kasai

Sunset Elementary turned their World Fair into a fundraiser for Hope for Kasai — and the proceeds went directly to pr...

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Sunset Elementary Joins the Kasai Family
School Partnerships Apr 01, 2016

Sunset Elementary Joins the Kasai Family

A visit to Sunset Elementary in Miami sparked curiosity, empathy, and a wave of generosity from students who wanted t...

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Spreading Hope Across Borders: Our Visit to Colombia
School Partnerships Mar 01, 2016

Spreading Hope Across Borders: Our Visit to Colombia

Hope for Kasai traveled to Colegio Gimnasio Los Pinares in Colombia to share the story of Kasai — and inspire a new g...

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A Safe Place to Be Born: Our Maternity Ward Is Complete
Program Updates Jun 01, 2015

A Safe Place to Be Born: Our Maternity Ward Is Complete

After years of fundraising and construction, the Centre de Santé et Maternité María Jesús opened its doors — and chan...

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Soccer, Cleats, and Joy: The Beautiful Game Reaches Kasai
Kasai Visits Jun 01, 2014

Soccer, Cleats, and Joy: The Beautiful Game Reaches Kasai

Cleats, jerseys, and a soccer ball arrived in Kasai — and with them, an afternoon of pure joy for children who had ne...

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31 Backpacks Land in Kasai, Thanks to ABC Foundation
Donations & Drives Jun 01, 2014

31 Backpacks Land in Kasai, Thanks to ABC Foundation

The ABC Backpack Foundation sent 31 fully stocked backpacks to the children of Kasai — each one packed with everythin...

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A Night of Hope: Our First Gala Raises Funds for the Maternity Ward
Community Events May 01, 2014

A Night of Hope: Our First Gala Raises Funds for the Maternity Ward

Hope for Kasai's first gala brought Miami's community together for an evening of purpose — and raised the funds neede...

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Our First Visit: Miami Goes to Kasai
Kasai Visits Jun 01, 2013

Our First Visit: Miami Goes to Kasai

In June 2013, a group from Miami made the journey to Mpiana Ntita for the first time. What they found was a community...

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Darling Dresses: From Miami to Kasai
Community Events May 01, 2013

Darling Dresses: From Miami to Kasai

More handmade dresses, more hands working together. A second wave of sewing brought even more joy — and more dresses ...

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178 Dresses Sewn with Love for the Girls of Kasai
Community Events May 01, 2013

178 Dresses Sewn with Love for the Girls of Kasai

Volunteers in Miami picked up needles and thread — and made 178 dresses by hand for the girls of Kasai. Each one a sm...

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