Platine is a 19-year-old girl from a family of internally displaced people living in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. At the age of 13, Platine lost her father to war, the breadwinner of the family.

As a result of this death and because she suffered from learning difficulties, Platine had no other option but to leave school.

Her future was uncertain as she could not attend a university like the other children. By the age of 13, Platine had already lived through three wars and was living in poverty with her widowed mother.

Sponsorship changed her life and gave her hope. Now, she could dream again

With the help of the support, Platine went to school again. She completed a parallel education course and is currently studying her vocational training in sewing and embroidery.

Embroidery is a huge part of Congolese culture, and the training course will benefit her future.

Platine hopes to open her own tailoring shop with other women like her someday, and she says it will have a beautiful, friendly atmosphere.

Her dream is to design and make clothes for women wearing her pretty embroidered clothes and walking in the city of Kinshasa filled with joy. She also wants to be an active part of the community

‘I hope to do some voluntary work in which I can plant more trees to make my Kinshasa beautiful.’

Mamy Show Foundation has been working in Kinshasa for over two years, and we believe that we can all work together to help protect more children like Platine.