Everything people ask us most about giving, sponsorship, and how AILE works in the DRC. If your question is not here, write to us and we will answer within two business days.
Yes. AILE Foundation Corp. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 42-3070865). Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by U.S. law, and you receive a receipt by email for every payment plus a year-end summary.
By card or PayPal on our Donate page, through Zeffy (no fees), by Mobile Money from the DRC (Airtel +243 960 895 614), or by check or bank transfer. For a check or transfer, email contactus@ailefoundation.org and we will send you the details.
Directly to the work. School fees are paid to the schools, food is bought from local farmers and vendors, and kits are assembled in Lubumbashi. On the Donate page you can direct your gift to nutrition, education, humanitarian aid, or innovation, or let us place it where it is needed most.
Yes. Choose Monthly on the Donate page, or sponsor a child for a fixed monthly amount. You can pause or cancel at any time by emailing us.
You choose a level ($25, $50, or $83 a month, or any amount). Your gift covers school fees, uniform, books, and daily meals for one child, paid directly to their school. Within a few weeks you receive an introduction to your child, then updates every term.
Yes. Our team matches you with a child in a partner school or orphanage. Photos and names are shared only with the consent of the child's guardian. Messages go through our team in Lubumbashi, who translate and deliver them. Please do not send money or gifts directly.
Email us and we will end it right away, no questions asked. We make sure the child's support continues.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, starting in Lubumbashi, with partner schools, orphanages, and community centers. Our U.S. office is in Lexington, Kentucky.
Our partnership levels start at $1,000 and fund whole classrooms, cohorts, or scholarships. See the Partner page or write to contactus@ailefoundation.org and we will reply within two business days.
Families, schools, and orphanages can apply for support through the Apply page. Our team in Lubumbashi reviews every request and answers within two weeks. We cannot promise help to everyone, but we read and answer every application.