Orange Your Quarter: Leave No One Behind-End Violence against Women and Girls
Leave No One Behind-End Violence against Women and Girls Did you notice a lot of #metoo in your social media feeds this fall? If you did not, it was a global outcry from individuals who had experienced various forms of sexual harassment and assault. There were others who chose not to post, but the […]
LOVE MERCY? GIVE MERCY.
We encourage all of our patients to pay for the services they need. The unfortunate fact is that about 30% of HEAL Africa’s patients are barely able to gather funds between family and friends to pay for their health services. Another 30% are absolutely destitute. This season we are putting our focus on raising funds for the […]
Healing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Photographer Monique Jaques documents the struggles and successes of doctors in a country with a troubled past. Story by Sarah Eberspacher.
A New Health Center, made possible by the AMADE MONDIALE
Today Princess Carolina from Monaco and President of AMADE visited HEAL Africa to launch the construction of a community health center to better serve the needs of women and children. This morning marks the beginning of construction by laying a stone the first stone. For more on the event. Prior to her visit, Dr. Neil […]
Why home, even when there’s war, is the most dangerous place for women
In our work with Tearfund on “Engaging with Faith Groups to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict-affected Communities.” “Shocking new findings show that even in conflict-affected countries infamous for the high rates of sexual violence perpetrated by fighting forces and where soldiers and rebel fighters are a daily danger to women, their husbands and boyfriends […]
Fight for Peace: Capoeira Helps Girls Heal From Trauma of War in DRC
When it comes to children, HEAL Africa focuses on the education, health, and protection of children. In the past year, capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian concept that combines martial arts, dance, and music has become increasingly popular among the kids at HEAL Africa. Although it was popularized in Brazil (initially as a form of resistance), it has its […]
It's International Nurse's Day: MEET TWO OF OUR NURSES
It’s International nurse’s day, May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale and a great day to recognize our 82 nurses at HEAL Africa, for all the work they do in such a challenging environment. This year we asked a handful of nurses about their jobs and what they found most challenging and what gave them […]
IS THE GOVERNMENT OF DR CONGO TRYING TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE OF RAPE WITH LIES?
Is the government of DR Congo trying to change the narrative of rape with lies?