Engaged and
Inspired
The Lobiko Blog
At Lobiko, we believe that every person has undeniable value and deserves to lead a life of well-being and purpose. We believe that community knowledge and involvement are essential for transformational change. We aim to be partners that enter a space with an open mind, heart, and soul to receive from individuals and communities we encounter, and through partnership, collaboratively work to make this world a better place for all.
As you read these stories, we hope that you will be engaged and inspired!
Wilita Sanguma, founder of Lobiko, shares his recent visit to a children’s center in Congo, calling for support to help break the cycle of extreme poverty and provide vulnerable children with food, shelter, and hope.
Join Lobiko in celebrating new partnerships with local heroes, Mama Benie and Coach Basoslia, who are transforming lives in Gemena. Through their unique initiatives, we’re tackling malnutrition and empowering youth with sports education. Discover how they’re making a lasting impact.
After surviving a church bombing in the Congo and a dangerous escape, Sabuli Sanguma and her children found refuge in the U.S. Later, feeling a call to aid her homeland, Sabuli established a center in the Congo to help orphans and abandoned children.
Great news! The Sanguma Foundation (TSF) has hired a new Executive Director, Joël Nseka Lesa. Joël is a person whose deep faith profoundly informs his values and drives his commitment to serving others. With a degree in economics from the Protestant University in Congo and certification in project management, monitoring, and evaluation, Joël has established himself as a passionate advocate for humanitarian causes.
Lischa Maccallum recounts her life-changing decision to move from Canada to Congo, working at Sabuli’s Children Center. She highlights the lessons of community and resilience she’s learned and her commitment to the children’s futures amidst adversity.
In a world often dimmed by the shadow of conflict and injustice, it’s the unexpected sparks of humanity and kindness that can illuminate a path forward.