Where we operate

Where we operate

Where we operate

 4Watoto works in two locations, DR Congo and the Netherlands.

In order for these two countries and departments in the organization to work together, and thus promote connection, we work on as many projects as possible together. Some projects are only managed locally based on our principles.

 

Projects in Goma, DR Congo


The 4WatotoHouse
Foundation 4Watoto started in her first year (2020) with a very ambitious project: building the 4WatotoHouse in Goma (DR Congo). In March, the construction started with the aim: realization of a multifunctional family-home which in addition to a home can also offer education to 24 Congolese orphans. After three and a half months of construction, 4Watoto opened its doors in June 2020 to 11 girls (4 to 13 years old) and 11 boys (5 to 14 years old), who live there up to this day. In addition, on March 29, 2 babies also came to live at 4Watoto.

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Projects in the Netherlands 


School events:

The 4Watoto Foundation visits schools to organize educational events in addition to a sponsorship campaign. These include presentations, drawing competitions, quizzes and special 4Watoto.

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Joint projects

Educative Socials:
The marketing and media of 4Watoto focuses mainly on social media. Besides generating brand awareness and recruiting donors, being educational is the core. We do this through Quizzes on Facebook and Instagram, informative video series on Youtube and a Podcast.

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10 fun facts about DR Congo:

  • DR Congo is home to the third highest mountain in Africa, Mount Rwenzori.
  • It has one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world, the Virunga National Park
  • There is an active volcano called Nyiragongo, hovering over the city of Goma. Nyiragongo volcano is one of eight active volcanoes in the country and one of the world's most active volcanic regions. It is a five-hour climb on steep terrain to Nyiragongo Mountain, but for the adventurous who make the trek, the world's largest lava lake is revealed at the top. 
  • Harpoon tops have been discovered on the banks of the Semliki River in DR Congo, which are more than 90,000 years old and are among the first instruments ever formed by modern humans using a material other than stone or wood.
  • The Kingdom of Kongo ruled much of the region from the 14th to the 19th centuries.
  • At 2900 miles (4700 km), the Congo River, which flows through DR Congo, is the second longest river in Africa after the Nile. It is also the deepest river in the world.
  • It is the center of African music. Some say Nigeria but we disagree 😉 . Kinshasa is home to 9.5 million people - called Kinois - who are known for their sense of humor and love of music and dance. The popular 'Ndombolo' music - with a rumba-like sound - has influenced music in the rest of the continent since the mid-1980s. 
Artists: 
Papa Wemba, Le Grand Kallé, Franco Luambo Makiadi, Koffi Olomide, Lokua Kanza, Fally Ipupa, Zaiko Langa Langa, Werrason, Seigneur Tabu ley Rochereau, Ferra Gola.
  • The cities Kinshasa and Brazzaville (in the neighboring Republic of Congo) are the closest capitals in the world (with the notable exception of Vatican City and Rome). There is still talk of building a bridge across the Congo River to bring these two cities even closer.
  • Lukaku, Benteke, Tielemans, Kompany, Mandanda, Batsuayi all have Congolese roots and thus could have chosen to play for The Leopards (nickname for the DR Congo National Football Team). Well-known players like Bolasie, Mbemba, Tisserand, Masuaku, Afobe and Botaka do play for DR Congo.
  • A Congolese regiment captured the Ethiopian garrison town of Saio from the Italians during World War II.

10 fun facts about The Netherlands:

  • The Dutch are the tallest people in the world. With an average height of 184 cm for men and 170 cm for women, the Dutch are the longest people in the world. Scientists say it's because of their DNA, diet and well-being, others say it's because of the huge dairy consumption in our country.
  • 86% of the Dutch speak English as their second language
  • There are more bikes than people                                                                                  At the last count in 2016, there are an estimated 22.7 million bicycles in the Netherlands, which means the average Dutch person had 1.3 bicycles parked outside their door.
  • More than a quarter of the Netherlands is below sea level
  • 50% of the country is also less than one meter above sea level. Schiphol actually lies 4.5 meters below sea level.
  • The Netherlands is very flat, the highest point is only 322.7 meters.
  • The Netherlands has more than 4,000 km of navigable canals, rivers and lakes.
  • A person drinks an average of 74 liters of beer per year in the Netherlands.
  • The Netherlands is the largest exporter of cheese in the world with a price around €7 billion.
  • One of the greatest painters and graphic artists in European art history, Rembrandt van Rijn (July 15, 1606 - October 4, 1669), is Dutch. He is also an important art figure in Dutch history, known for his work "The Night Watch" (1642).
  • The Netherlands has specially designated bicycle lanes all over the country and pedestrians are not allowed to walk on them.


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