The Secret War Crime: The most shameful consequence of conflict comes out into the open
“Rape is a weapon even more powerful than a bomb or a bullet, At least with a bullet, you die. But if you have been raped, you appear to the community like someone who is cursed. After rape, no one will talk to you; no man will see you. It’s a living death.” In conflict, […]
Food, Friendship, Fun, and Cervical Cancer on International Women's Day
Our staff is intentional when it comes to raising the status of women. So it is no surprise that International Women’s Day is celebrated and well attended. In addition to dressing in solidarity, food, dancing, music, and an educational component to the event are usually involved. This year Dr. Eugénie KAMABU, fourth year Resident Doctor, gave a presentation […]
HEAL AFRICA NEWSLETTER 2016 | Vol 1.1
The women pictured above, most of whom are victims of sexual and gender-based violence (SGVB), greet funding partners (of SGVB) to the HEAL Africa compound. I went home with my baby, but one month later… I could no longer walk easily, nor complete my household work. That was the beginning of my illness, and since then […]
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
2014 annual report HEAL AFRICA ANNUAL REPORT 2014 [ENGLISH]
When Grandmothers Become Mothers Again
Many of the children wandering in the village have lost their parents either to the war or AIDS/HIV. Now the grandmothers have taken on a new role: becoming mothers again. http://eepurl.com/bmC9Wb
Winter 2015 Newsletter
Over the winter, HEAL Africa has remained busy–conducting medical outreach for fistula, and working with communities to provide rehabilitation for those with disabilities. In this newsletter, Dr. Justin Paluku also writes about HEAL Africa’s transformational approach to medicine. Read more by following this link: http://eepurl.com/bfT2Dn
Bringing Peace and Ending Violence for Women and Girls
Deep inside the sprawling HEAL Africa Hospital complex in the Eastern Congolese city of Goma is a small ward where women recover from injuries they suffered during complicated births and violent sexual attacks. When I entered, I first saw Muwakeso, a fragile-looking elderly woman sitting on a chair next to a bed. It took me a moment […]
Healing the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The news coming out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seldom positive. “Africa’s World War” has plagued the country since 1960, when the DRC gained independence from Belgium. Through the ensuing decades, Congolese have lived in near-constant fear of displacement, rape, and death at the hands of militias or newly ousted armies. In […]
Fall 2014 Newsletter
HEAL Africa joins the dialogue in the 2014 Summit to End Sexual Violence. And if you ever come to visit HEAL Africa in Goma, there is a high chance you will be greeted by Deo, one of HEAL Africa’s dedicated drivers. Follow this link: HEAL Africa Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/4UVxv, to read more stories.