The Lions Club Kinshasa Lipopo has made a significant donation of school supplies and educational materials to the Institut de la Gombe pour aveugle, located within the Institut national pour aveugle (INAV) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The donation, made during a ceremony on Saturday, September 26, 2026, aims to support the education of visually impaired students. The donated items include Braille papers, tablets, notebooks, and other essential materials.
According to Boniface Mwamba-Ngoyi, President of the Lions Club Kinshasa Lipopo, the donation was made in response to the institute's expressed needs. He stated that the club's action is part of its mission to provide assistance where needed, citing the club's long history of over 100 years of serving vulnerable populations. The club's efforts focus on improving the well-being of the community in Kinshasa and providing direct support to those in need.
The donated items, which include 10 cartons of Braille papers, 17 tablets and styluses, 30 notebooks, and other materials, are expected to greatly benefit the students at the Institut de la Gombe pour aveugle. The institute's director, Jean Jacques Mwanafumwendji, expressed gratitude to the Lions Club for its support, highlighting the historical relationship between the club and the institute, which dates back over 50 years.
Delphine Mantense, Prefect and Head of the Institut de la Gombe pour aveugle, praised the Lions Club for its consistent support, noting that the club has provided essential tools for the students every year. She emphasized that the donated materials will be put to good use and that the institute will ensure their proper utilization.
The Lions Club Kinshasa Lipopo is a local philanthropic organization that is part of Lions Clubs International. Its primary mission is to serve vulnerable populations and improve the well-being of the community in Kinshasa. The club's efforts focus on providing direct support to those in need, including the visually impaired students at the Institut de la Gombe pour aveugle.
The donation has been welcomed by the students and staff at the institute, who expressed their appreciation for the club's generosity. The institute's location within the INAV facilities highlights the importance of collaboration between organizations to support the education of visually impaired students.
The support provided by the Lions Club Kinshasa Lipopo to the Institut de la Gombe pour aveugle demonstrates the club's commitment to promoting inclusive education and supporting vulnerable populations in Kinshasa. The donation is expected to have a positive impact on the education and well-being of the students at the institute.
Key points
- Lions Club Kinshasa Lipopo donates school supplies to support visually impaired students
- The donation aims to promote inclusive education and support vulnerable populations in Kinshasa
- The club's efforts focus on providing direct support to those in need, improving the well-being of the community
