For over 4 years Dreams Of My Homeland(DOMH) have ensured children in Kinsevere get the right infrastructure, teaching and support so they can benefit from their time at school and go on to achieve their potential. DOMH started as a project initiated by the founder Kaite Mbayo in 2012, with the goal to build a school in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. The organization now serves the needs of Lexington’s immigrants, refugees and community members at large. As a community driven organization, we empower children, youth, families and elders from around the world by providing culturally and linguistically centered social services.
DOMH is working a cross the globe to improve access to education, to support skill development, and to help individuals achieve their potential.
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
DOMH partners with the sister organization named Reve de mon Pays to provide education, clean water and assistance to underprivileged youth.
- Serving more than 400 students annually.
- Employing 20+ staff and instructors.
- DOMH is promoting reforestation initiatives in the Kinsevere community by promoting fruit-tree planting. By supporting fruit orchards, for environmental education and intern supporting student’s nutritional needs.
- The water well sponsored and built by DOMH provides clean water for the school use and the community at large.
- Conducting workshop seminars addressing health, education and conflict resolution.
Lexington, Kentucky
- DOMH works with local organizations and employers to support language access needs and work force development(currently supporting French, Swahili, Lingala and Shona speakers). Immigrants are potentially in a more vulnerable position in the labor market due to language access limitations.
- Through personalized life coaching, immigrant and refugees are able to connect to a mentor/life-coach to provide guidance and general support through the resettlement program.