‘It was a horrible moment’
A pouring rain slaps meter-high tents, some of which are covered by white tarp while others are sheltered by only tree leaves. Slippery alleys of mud separate hundreds of these makeshift lodges. Children struggle to find small rocks or scraps of wood for their games. Adults scream neediness to whoever approaches them. A wind of […]
Peace to Dr. Mukwege and to Eastern Congo
We recently received news of what is being called an assassination attempt on the life of Dr. Denis Mukwege, founder and director of Panzi Hospital, located in Bukavu. Dr. Mukwege has been instrumental in treating survivors of sexual violence in eastern DR Congo. Since opening Panzi Hospital in 1999, Dr. Mukwege has helped over 30,000 […]
New Hope for 900 children/Nouvel espoir pour 900 enfants
Goma – HEAL Africa will reinforce its activity in the health zones affected by the armed conflicts in North Kivu in eastern Congo. Thanks to a generous donation from the French government, HEAL Africa will be able to extend its services to children in difficult situations in the territories of Rutshuru, Kayna, Binza and Masisis. […]
Singing Across Borders
Rose Bagwire will finish high school next year. The 18 year old student lives in Gisenyi, Rwanda. Only five kilometers away, François Bauma Ndole is attending the Institute for Rural Development in Goma, the Congolese sister city of Gisenyi. The 23 year old university student does not know Rose personally, but both of them sing […]
Sexual Violence in DR Congo Targets Children
Click the link below for a new report from HEAL Africa on sexual violence and the targeting of children in DR Congo. les violences sexuelles s’attaquent aux enfants 2012 sexual violence targets children – 2012 COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Des centaines d’enfants sont violés au Nord Kivu Goma, 10 Septembre 2012 –HEAL Africa est très préoccupée par […]
Stand for Girls 2012
HEAL Africa’s partner, Global Washington, has invited 10 small and high impact organizations working in fields of global health, global education and economic development to collaborate in the Stand for Girls 2012 campaign. HEAL Africa is delighted to be one of those 10 and to join our voice with so many others in standing for […]
Supplies Reach Displaced Persons Camp
On Tuesday, August 14, HEAL Africa staff were able to deliver the first gift of medicines to the displaced refugees in Kanyaruchinya camp. Medical supplies including vaccines, pills, and syringes were delivered to the health center at Munigi. Since July 2012 this health center has served many patients who have fled the battles between the rebel […]
Update From Goma: How You Can Help
Dear Friends, This morning, I spoke with several of our people in Goma about the current situation there and am writing to keep you informed and make you aware that your help is greatly needed. While Goma remains safe with UN troops patrolling the streets and city perimeter, the situation in the surrounding countryside is […]
Situation Update from Eastern DR Congo
Many of you have seen or heard news reports of the current wave of unrest and rebel fighting in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here is an update on the situation in the DRC from our HEAL Africa staff there: The situation in the city of Goma (where HEAL Africa is […]
A Song From Congo For Mother's Day
Every person on earth has come here through a mother. A mother’s love is universally treasured. This song was written and is performed by four brothers whose band is called MAISHA SOUL. They live in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They dedicated this song to all the mothers of the world, particularly to […]