When she was twenty years old, Esther lost her brother to warfare in her native country Democratic Republic of Congo. Esther fled DRC to a refugee camp in Tanzania, where she lived for 17 years. According to Esther, life was difficult in the camp – it was hard to earn money or get sufficient food for her family. She arrived Read More »
Helping Hands and a Heart of Gold
Meet Beatrice Nyiramutuzo from Congo We can’t say enough nice things about Beatrice. She has a smile that can captivate a room. She’s kind and smart and dedicated to her family. She’s beautiful inside and out, and Boise is lucky to have her. When Beatrice arrived in the Treasure Valley in 2011, she had three kids—an 8-year-old son, a 4-year-old Read More »
Reflections on life and owning a childcare business during the pandemic
We had a chance to sit down with the dynamic, energetic Laylo Hamud from Somalia. It’s always a pleasure to hear her perspective on life, owning a business and keeping family close. Being a business owner during the pandemic In 2009, Laylo arrived in Boise from Kenya, where she’d been living in a refugee camp for 18 years. She started Read More »
Overcoming Challenges and Keeping Family First
Meet Mulisa from DRC Everything single-mom Mulisa does, she does for her family. She’s a devoted mother of four boys; her youngest is 16 and the oldest is 24. “I love raising boys,” she says. “My family is everything to me.” Mulisa, who is from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), came to Idaho in 2014. “We feel safer here,” Read More »
Building a Strong Family and Childcare Business
Meet Etando Etando has a smile that lights up a room. She has a big personality and an even bigger heart. Her enthusiasm and sparkling personality come in handy as she raises her own six children and cares for the kids in her childcare business. Etando and her husband have five girls and one boy. Her oldest is 19 and Read More »
Getting a fresh start in Idaho
Meet Solange Solange has an inspiring story. Years ago, Solange lost her whole family during the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite being a young girl, small in size, she learned how to survive on her own through perseverance and her own personal strength. Over time, Solange made her way to the Gem State from DRC via Read More »
Caring for Children Wherever She is
Angel is a joy to be around. She has a friendly personality and a beautiful smile. She is always taking care of others, especially children. Angel has been through a lot in her life, and through it all she has proven she is a survivor and a blessing to all those around her. Enjoying life in Boise Angel, a single Read More »
Meet Laylo from Somalia
Laylo was born in Somalia but grew up in Kenya. She came to Idaho in 2009 and loves it here. “Boise feels like a second home,” she says. “People are so helpful and welcoming, and we’ve made lots of friends.” Laylo experienced many ups and downs before coming to the United States, having spent 18 years in refugee camps. But Read More »
Meet Scholastique from Democratic Republic of Congo
Scholastique enrolled in EO’s Childcare Business Development Project because she loves kids and wanted to help support her family. She now runs a successful, licensed, in-home child care. She is proud to be a U.S. citizen and a business owner. “I am busy all the time taking care of two babies and four other young children,” she says. “I never Read More »
Meet Christine
Meet Christine from Democratic Republic of Congo For hardworking Christine, family has always been her first priority. She loves running an in-home child care business out of her home because it enables her to meet her family’s needs. She says her family has health problems and other personal challenges, but they always make time to help each other. “I hope Read More »
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