Behind Every Great Woman is a Powerful Community
All around us, women and men are quietly working to create a more just, healthy and peaceful world. They care for survivors of conflict. They share skills and ideas that strengthen communities. They are today’s unsung heroes. Every once in awhile, one of these heroes is brought to light. Lyn Lusi, HEAL Africa’s co-founder, was […]
Congolese Youth from Goma Speak Directly
This PBS Newshour piece was created by HEAL Africa’s Gender Advisor Assistant, Francine Murhebwa. The piece interviews 10 Congolese Youth on why they did or did not vote in the recent elections in DR Congo. Part of HEAL Africa’s mission is to provide a space for Congolese voices who might not be heard otherwise. As […]
HEAL Africa featured in BBC News Article about Sexual Violence in DR Congo
HEAL Africa’s Dr. Bienvenu was featured in BBC News article today about sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Click here to read more.
HEAL Africa Pre-Election Study Reveals that People in North Kivu, DR Congo are Demanding their Rights
The study “Les attentes des populations du Nord Kivu aux élections de 2011” (Expectations of People of North Kivu Regarding the Elections 2011), unveils that after years of suffering and neglect, Congolese people are standing up and demanding their rights. Goma, Nov. 17, 2011– Regardless of the elections and changes in leadership, very little has […]
HEAL Africa Co-Founder Lyn Lusi Wins Opus Prize
We are thrilled to be able to announce that the Opus Prize Foundation released the news today that HEAL Africa co-founder Lyn Lusi is the winner of the 2011 Opus Prize. The Opus Prize is given annually to recognize unsung heroes of any faith tradition, anywhere in the world, solving today’s most persistent social problems. […]
A Story of Struggle as Mercy Fund Runs Out
It is most likely that Ndimurwange Mbarushimba will leave the HEAL Africa Hospital within the month. Some neighbors will pick him up and bring him home to his remote village, Nyambwe, 50 kilometers outside of the provincial capital of Goma. During this half day trip, while bumping along the dirt roads, Ndimurwange will carefully watch […]
Journey of Michael, Justin and Mama Noella
He wanted only to care for his family – and he paid for it with his life. “Congo was in war”, remembers Michael.* “Dad wanted to defend our little petrol station when the armed men came. He feared that we would starve without our little business”, tells the 17 year old boy. When the father […]
A Little Girl with a Shy Smile
“My name is Kasoli and I am 9 years old. I come from Kitumbiro, which is near Butembo (in the North of the North Kivu province). I arrived at Heal Africa with my mum on August 5, 2011.” Kasoli’s mother states, “It all started when we noticed her forearms was getting swollen. We went to […]