Hobbies of a Congolese Foster Mom
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Hobbies of a Congolese Foster Mom

I'll be honest, our foster moms don't have a ton of free time to spend doing their favorite hobbies. I'm sure any mom's reading this can attest to this reality. However, it's so important to us as employers that our residential staff members are as happy with us as possible. That includes ensuring that they have time for themselves to do some of their favorite things.

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What’s on the menu in Congo?
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What’s on the menu in Congo?

I’ll be honest - cooking in DRC can be a little tricky. Certainly much different than the cooking experience we have here in the U.S. It’s HOT in Congo, many don’t have access to electricity and appliances, and the culture surrounding cooking is simply different. Let’s explore what traditional cooking and cuisine are like in DRC!

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Meet Our Foster Moms
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Meet Our Foster Moms

It’s no secret that we LOVE our foster moms. They’re part of what makes Bolingo Village work. They nurture and care for the kids like their own, help keep the village functioning properly, and liven the place up while doing it! So, we thought it would be fun to pay homage to these beautiful women who do so much. Enjoy!

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Have you ever noticed?
Bolingo Village Rachel Tanner Bolingo Village Rachel Tanner

Have you ever noticed?

Have you ever noticed that we don't generally use the terms, orphans or widows? Likely no, you haven't. It's a small detail that is easy to miss. Now, however, you're not going to be able to unsee it. Now, you'll notice that we often say 'orphaned child' or 'widowed woman.' Mostly, you'll see that we say 'kiddos' or 'foster moms' instead, and there are several reasons why.

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The Vision for Bolingo Village Pt 1
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The Vision for Bolingo Village Pt 1

Bolingo Village has been a dream of ours for years - we have worked tirelessly to make it a reality, and we’re so grateful that kids are growing up in a community of love and support. We have already implemented a large portion of our vision - but we’re not done yet.

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Congo Trip Update
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Congo Trip Update

After a 10-day trip in DR Congo we’re back and happy to report that everything is peachy keen, and we’re excited about our next steps in Bolingo Village. We hope that you were able to follow along on social media, but if not, here are 5 things you may have missed…

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