The late Mzee Laurent Desire Kabila had a greater vision for the well being of the Congolese people. His focus and emphasis for assistance for purpose of integral development, especially rested on those people who were the least disadvantaged in the society. This, he expressed in actions such as the creation and introduction of community based and oriented to give opportunities to the population to manage the acquisition of basic necessities of life at a minimum affordable cost. In was also an opportunity for acquiring practical knowledge, new skills and experience that would empower them to be responsible, self-reliant and to contribute to the social development of their families, communities and their country through the creation of jobs, self employment activities and hence a reduction of abject poverty.

In order to keep flames of his dream alive, to contribute in the continuation of his work in the social aspect, and to contribute in turning his vision into reality, an idea was born in April of the same year of 2001 by Miss Jaynet Kabila. The idea was to create a structure in his memory that would serve as a coordination body to respond to the need for service by the communities and in the planning and implementation of social welfare and social development activities. This idea was shared with different individuals and personalities who welcomed and supported the idea and its purpose and hence the Foundation was formed.

 The Mzee Laurent Désiré Kabila Foundation is and stands for peace, unity and development initiatives. For peace because if we have peace we are unified, and if the people are unified we have possibility for the development of our people and our society because unity is strength. When a people have strength, ability and self-determination they will work to overcome social problems that exist in their communities and country. For the development of the Republic Democratic of Congo and Africa because Mzee was not only a Congolese statesman but also a symbol of dignity, pride and a beacon of hope in many African countries and the world at large.