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Since 2006, Father Donato Lwiyando, an Xaverian missionary priest, and a dedicated team of volunteers have devoted their energy to lovingly support poor communities affected by war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Africa .


We invite you to explore the website to learn more about the crisis in The DR Congo and discover ways that you can help those affected.

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IS LIFE

Fr. Donato Lwiyando

Xaverian Missionary Catholic priest

Founder of the organization.

St Joseph Shelter Inc. is a response to one of the serious consequences of the war in the DR Congo, especially in the east of the country. This war started in August 2, 1998, and has killed more than 5 million people. 

OUR VOLUNTEERS

  • Many families and individuals are joining our cause and contribute monthly as sponsors of one or more residents of the shelters and their monthly donation goes 100% to cover basic necessities such as housing, food, clothing, health care and education.

CRISIS in THE DR CONGO


  • Many other of our donors contribute to the shelters throughout the year being part of one or more of the different campaigns that we run for shelter projects such building improvements, educational and vocational training programs for the residents and purchase of school supplies.

Join Us

EDUCATE

THE CHILDREN

Our directors and volunteers

Photo courtesy of the River Town Times

 A Canadian Non-Denominational Organization

Our FOUNDER

Hope of St. Joseph Shelter Inc

Facilitating the integration of minors subjected to exploitation and sexual violence in the town of Bukavu, and their social protection.

Tumaini ni Uzima

st joseph shelter history

Our Mission

Charity #: 760001-4324-RR0001

Thank you for your prayers and your support. God Bless You!

HELP

thOSE IN NEED

SPONSOR-a monthly donation of $25 will cover basic needs (food, shelter, medical attention) for one resident of the shelters

DONATE- to help carry out  ongoing projects for educational and vocational programs,supplies, building and repair projects.

VOLUNTEER- consider helping with our fundraising events and committees