FEMMES TRANSFORMEES

By mindutopia | April 30, 2013

La semaine du 15 au 21 Avril 2013 a été  très active pour les femmes qui sont passées par HEAL Africa pour les soins, après avoir été victimes de violences basées sur le genre et violences sexuelles, qui ont eu la grâce d’aller renforcer leurs capacités auprès de partenaires de HEAL Africa, entre autre : – […]

Ndohondi Banyanga’s New Life

By mindutopia | March 4, 2013

While the armed conflicts continue in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, thousands of people who have been forced to flee from their homes struggle to survive in camps for the internally displaced around the city of Goma.   Among them are several hundred people living with handicaps who have had to walk between ten and fifty […]

La nouvelle vie de Ndohondi Banyanga

By mindutopia | March 1, 2013

Alors que des conflits armés continuent à l’est de la République Démocratique du Congo, des milliers de personnes qui ont été obligées de fuir leur maison, luttent pour leur survie dans des camps de déplacées aux alentours de la ville de Goma. Parmi elles, quelques centaines de personnes vivant avec handicap qui ont été obligées […]

In Masisi, HEAL Africa works with health centers and the people to prevent HIV

By mindutopia | February 7, 2013

“Before we did not know if a pregnant woman was infected with HIV/AIDS, but now we have the opportunity to not only have knowledge, but also, and especially to protect the baby from HIV infection,” testifies Kakule Kakwanza, the nurse who runs the health center in Busumba.  It is located in an area that has […]

A Masisi, HEAL Africa travail avec des centres de santé et la population pour prévenir le VIH

By mindutopia | February 7, 2013

« Avant nous ne pouvions pas savoir si une femme enceinte est atteinte du VIH Sida, mais maintenant nous avons la possibilité non seulement de le savoir, mais aussi et surtout de préserver le bébé de toute contamination au VIH. »  témoigne Kakule Kakwanza, l’infirmier qui dirige le centre de santé de Busumba.  Depuis que HEAL Africa […]

One Million Women Walk Out, Dance and Rise up – Demanding an End to Violence!

By mindutopia | February 2, 2013

Rape and gender-based violence is an issue that affects girls and women around the world.   It happens in families of privilege as well as those in poverty. It occurs on university campuses, in armed forces and in offices of all kinds.  It is an issue that cuts across all sectors of society, all religious groups, […]

Une femme meurt après avoir été violée dans un village du Nord Kivu

By mindutopia | January 15, 2013

Goma, 14 Janvier 2013 –HEAL Africa est profondément choquée par la mort d’une femme, violée par deux membres de sa famille dans un village au Nord Kivu, à l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo(RDC). Kahambu Buruka Baseme, femme célibataire de 32 ans est morte des suites de ses blessures, après avoir été victime d’un viol […]

Goma's situation still too perilous for far too many people

By mindutopia | December 21, 2012

On December 17th, the United Nation’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) issued a report outlining the key issues and priorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to date. The full text of the report can be found here: North Kivu Situation Report 18 OCHA – DRC OCHA highlights and key priorities include: […]

Innovative Research at HEAL Hospital

By mindutopia | December 19, 2012

Ultrasound-guided regional nerve block (USRNB) is a safe and simple analgesia tool for site-specific, rapid pain relief for bone and soft tissue injuries. Dr. Margaret Salmon led a study at HEAL Africa, exploring the use of USRNB. 39% of patients at the HEAL hospital and similar institutions would otherwise receive no analgesia for pain as narcotics are […]

HEAL Africa invites the youth of Goma to discuss peaceful solutions

By mindutopia | December 19, 2012

  On the 20th of November the rebel group M23 took Goma, the capital of the eastern province North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. During and after the fighting between the M23 and the Congolese army the people in Goma found themselves in an environment of violence and war. Unfortunately frustration was growing […]