Vision
Psalm 68:5-7
5Make music to God's glory, sing his name!
Make way for him who rides on the clouds:
"Lord" is his name. Cheer for him!
6An advocate for widows and a father for orphans
is God in his holy dwelling place.
7He gives a home to the lonely,
he gives freedom and happiness to the captives.
Mission
The divine vision of the initiator and visionary LA GRANDE MBAMBA KIBADI, pursued since 2012, is at the heart of the association. In 2022, the "Fondation la Grande," or cultural and aid organization La Grande, was founded in Austria and recognized by the Austrian authorities. A year earlier, in 2021, the Fondation La Grande was established and officially recognized in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The central mission of the non-profit cultural and aid organization La Grande is to build a sheltered home in the Democratic Republic of Congo for widows and orphans affected by or at risk of homelessness. As a place of encounter, healing, hope, and confidence, the volunteers' work, under the supervision of God and the founder, visionary, pastor, and intercessor, Evangelist La Grande (often referred to as Maman La Grande), enables these people to experience long-term transformation—without prejudice and in compliance with cultural, social, and religious norms to avoid further segregation.
The Fondation La Grande is named after the visionary, founder, and evangelist La Grande Mbamba. Over the years, the Fondation La Grande has developed into a distinctive symbol and brand dedicated to helping widows and orphans in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our goal is to help these widows and orphans become important individuals, despite adverse circumstances. We firmly believe that widows do not lose their value with age, but are valuable members of Congolese society. As bearers of history and cultural values, they are always honored with dignity. Orphans are the bearers of hope for the future, and with access to education and a safe and loving home, supported by culturally appropriate therapies, they can expect a promising future.
Since 2020, the Fondation La Grande has been operating as a professional aid organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo, inspiring others through its commitment. A dedicated volunteer team on site cares for 12 orphans and 16 widows, with the visionary founder, along with two members from Austria, leading the board.
The cultural and aid organization La Grande Austria acts as the parent organization of the Fondation La Grande in Congo. Regular strategic coordination between the Austrian and Congolese teams, as well as annual visits by the Austrian team to Congo, ensure the successful management of the aid organizations.
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Construction of orphanages for children in Africa
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Construction of assisted living homes in Africa
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help orphans
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help widows
The beginning:
Maman Zola
The starting signal for the foundation in 2020 was a widow named Maman Zola, who was found by Maman IDA MBAMBA KIYEM on July 14, 2020, after evangelist La Grande suggested looking for a widow living on the street to do something good for her.
You can see the condition of this poor widow in the following recording: (Video) She received cassava flour, a kilo of rice, a flashlight (to see in the dark), matches, a kilo of sugar, embers, and a sum of 40,000 FC (equivalent to 25 US dollars) for clothing and other daily personal items. The recorded video of this widow's thanks was posted on social media and was very well received. This gave Evangelist La Grande the courage and motivation to expand such activities. On December 24, 2020, the foundation was officially established and recognized by the Congolese state. The aid organization la Grande opened in Austria in 2021.