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About
Chrispa C'est Encore Possible is a grassroots nonprofit founded by Congolese women in Ottawa. Our mission is to restore hope, belonging, and identity to our communities, both here in Canada and back home in Congo.
We were born out of a real need. Too many of our peers were falling through the cracks, disconnected from their culture, struggling with belonging, or turning to unhealthy paths. At the same time, we saw women and elders in Congo facing deep pain and violence, displacement, and deep isolation due to the ongoing war and instability.
Chrispa is our response, a space for healing, culture, leadership, and care. We work with youth, families, and elders through creative programs, faith-based community work, and support systems that uplift our people and remind them that they are not alone
Whether it's running a summer camp for the African-Congolese children in Ottawa or sending support to a family affected by the war in Congo, our work is always rooted in love, faith, and community strength.
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Long-lasting enjoyment will result from helping others without expecting anything in return.
Our Mission
Chrispa C'est Encore Possible exists to restore hope, healing, and identity in Congolese communities, both in Ottawa and in Congo.
We are committed to serving youth, families, women, and elders who are often overlooked or hurting. Many of the people we walk with carry the weight of cultural disconnection, trauma, poverty, or the effects of war and instability. Our mission is to create a space where they feel seen, valued, and supported.
Through art-based, faith-rooted, and culturally grounded programs, we help people reconnect with who they are, rise in confidence, and build strong, meaningful futures.
Whether it is a youth in Ottawa discovering pride in their heritage, a mother in Congo receiving support during crisis, or an elder finding dignity and care, our mission remains the same. We walk alongside our people with compassion, purpose, and full belief in their worth.
Our Vision
We believe in a future where Congolese communities are restored through love, healing, and cultural pride. A future where every youth grows up feeling seen and strong in their identity, every woman feels safe and empowered, and every elder is treated with dignity and care.
In Ottawa, we envision young people rising in leadership, rooted in their faith and heritage. In Congo, we dream of communities no longer forgotten, even in times of crisis and war.
Our work is grounded in the belief that change begins with compassion and healing is possible through faith, culture, and unity.
We carry this vision forward with hope, trusting that our people will not just survive but rise.
Meet the Team
At the heart of Chrispa is a team of Congolese women deeply rooted in faith, community, and healing. We lead with compassion, boldness, and a share commitment to restoring hope in the lives of those we serve.
