"I am a mother, and every time i see a vulnerable child i imagine that he or she could be my child" — Charlotte
Working closely with War Child, Charlotte has been a foster mother to lost or abandoned children and children who have experienced violence or are at risk of abuse.
War Child Helpline—funded by the generous players of the People's Postcode Lottery—has helped Charlotte reunite some of these children with their families, and provided extra social support.
"I found two children lost in the streets of goma, who had been travelling from the conflict-affected region of beni. I wanted to help them but did not know how" — Charlotte
After finding two vulnerable children on the street, Charlotte called the War Child Helpline, a project that is funded by the brilliant players of the People's Postcode Lottery. She gave the children support and shelter until their families could be located in North Kivu.
The War Child outreach team managed to trace the parents and the family was reunited. Ever since, Charlotte's home has been recognised as a temporary foster-care family in the district and she has hosted several children.
