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December 21, 2007

10,000 street children rejoin families in DR Congo

10,000 street children rejoin families in DR Congo

Some 10,000 street children living in Kinshasa are set to return to their families, the coordinator of the network of educators of street children and youths (REEJER), Mr. Remy Mafu, said here Thursday.

According to the REEJER, 14,000 children currently live on the streets of Kinshasa.

Mr. Mafu said that in the spirit of Christmas, residents of Kinshasa as well as the country’s political authorities should rise to the challenge posed by street children.

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