Humanitarian assistance
Direct support for orphans, widows, people with disabilities, street children, displaced people and the elderly.
Learn more : humanitarian assistanceNonprofit association · New York — Kinshasa
Every life matters, every hope matters.
Espoir des Vulnérables (EDV, "Hope for the Vulnerable") supports orphans, widows, people living with disabilities, street children, people displaced by war and the elderly, in the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Our motto
"Serving Humanity, Restoring Dignity"
"Serving Humanity, Restoring Dignity"
"A world without abandonment"The vision behind everything we do.
2 officesNew York City and Kinshasa
4 areas of workfrom humanitarian aid to advocacy
6 priority groupsthe most vulnerable first
Zero tolerancedual signature on all funds
Our mission
No one left alone in distress
Born from the vision of its Founder, Mrs. Marianne BENYI, EDV works with rigor and compassion to give the most deprived back their safety, health, education and dignity.
Our vision
"A world without abandonment"
- Orphans
- Widows
- People living with disabilities
- Street children
- People displaced by war
- Elderly people
Our areas of work
Four commitments, one standard
The four missions set by our bylaws, with priority given to the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Education, health, nutrition, water
Schooling, access to care, food and clean water for vulnerable families.
Learn more : education, health, nutrition, water
Women and girls
Training, support and economic empowerment for women and girls.
Learn more : women and girlsAdvocacy
Raising the voice of vulnerable people with the UN, USAID and the Government of the DR Congo.
Learn more : advocacyHow to help
Everyone can help hope grow
Become a member
Join the association as a full member and take part in the annual General Assembly.
Join usBequests & partnerships
Bequests, corporate gifts, grants: let us build lasting support together.
Contact usNews
EDV's first steps
· New York City
Adoption of the bylaws of Espoir des Vulnérables
EDV's bylaws were adopted in New York City, laying the foundations of the organization: offices, purpose, membership, governance and financial transparency.
About EDVOur first projects
Our first projects will be published here soon, with their goals, location and progress.
Our Founder
"Serving Humanity, Restoring Dignity."
Mrs. Marianne BENYIFounder and National Federal President
Read our story Transparency
Every dollar is accounted for
Our bylaws require zero tolerance in the management of funds and the dual signature of the National Federal President and the Treasurer.
See our commitmentsDual signatureNational Federal President and Treasurer, mandatory.
AuditorsA board dedicated to auditing the accounts.
Public reportsAnnual report and accounts published here after each fiscal year.
No bank dataNo bank details are stored on this site.
Your gift restores hope
Every gift directly supports EDV's work in the United States and the DR Congo.