ADOPTION

Our priority + Beliefs

We believe it to our core: adoption is weighty. It is not a solution—it is not a quick fix; it is not our priority. In ethical orphan care, we believe family reunification must be fiercely pursued and defended. And when family reunification is not safe or possible, that is worth deep grief.

We also believe that children belong in families. So when reunification (even with extended family) is not possible, we seek loving adoptive families who understand the lifelong commitment they are making to that child. Furthermore, Mwana NEVER financially benefits from any adoptions. We have no “humanitarian fee” or monthly care for children in process which prevents any financial-based incentive for a child to be adopted.

ADOPTION AND THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

As of April 1, 2020, the Republic of Congo became signatory to the Hague Convention (Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption). As regulations and practices have yet to be implemented in Congo in accordance with Hague stipulations, Mwana Villages is not accepting new adoptive family inquiries.

More information regarding the US Department of State notice can be found here.