As part of the 14th International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (IDEOF 2026), HEAL Africa hospital in Goma welcomed a UNFPA delegation on May 29, 2026, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to supporting women affected by this devastating yet often overlooked condition. The highlight of the visit was the donation of two complete obstetric fistula repair […]
“Since we recorded the Ebola case, we have never left the hospital.” With these words, Serge Bwenge, nurse and leader of the Ebola response team at HEAL Africa hospital, summarizes almost three weeks of intense mobilization that followed the confirmation of the only Ebola case recently recorded in Goma. On June 3, this collective effort […]
At HEAL Africa Hospital, one of the ministries provided for children is a day school called Tuungane, Swahili for ‘let’s come together.’ It welcomes hospitalized children, or those whose mothers are hospitalized due to complicated pregnancies, fistula surgery, or malnutrition. During their stay, whether weeks or months, we care for their emotional needs through counseling, […]
On March 10, 2026, the grounds of the HEAL Africa Tabernacle in Goma came alive with a unique energy. Laughter, songs, vibrant colors, and warm embraces set the rhythm for a day dedicated to celebrating International Women’s Day. Organized by HEAL Africa in collaboration with its partners, the event paid heartfelt tribute to the women […]
Too often portrayed through the lens of instability, Goma School Fund (GSF) Mugunga Primary School tells a different story, one shaped by children’s laughter, music, and shared moments. Supported by HEAL Africa, with the backing of its partner WorldShare, the school became, for the duration of a celebration, a true haven of joy. Located in […]
The year 2025 has not been an easy one for many children in Goma. Families have faced economic and social challenges and for some, even basic needs became difficult to meet. In response, HEAL Africa and its partners intentionally focused its end of year outreach on affirming the value, dignity, and joy of children as […]
In Goma, amid war and displacement, women are fighting to preserve their dignity. Through HEAL Africa’s Women of Value program, they find refuge, faith, and mutual support to keep living and dreaming, even in the heart of turmoil. At the center of the chaos caused by conflict in Goma stands a quiet but unbreakable force: […]
In Mugunga, a displacement site on the outskirts of Goma, the new school year did not begin in fear or fatigue, but in joy, songs, and renewed hope. For many children at the Goma School Fund primary school in Mugunga (GSF Mugunga), life has not been easy. Displaced by the conflicts that continue to affect […]
In Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, war, displacement, and violence have left deep scars. The wounds are not only physical, they also touch the soul and the spirit. To reach out to these broken hearts, HEAL Africa has been implementing a unique program since 2013: Clinical Pastoral Training (CPT). This training equips pastors, chaplains, doctors, […]
In Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, war and instability weaken women and children every day. Many live in silence, carrying the weight of violence, convinced they have no choice and no future. Yet behind this dark reality, stories of courage and renewal continue to emerge. This is the path that HEAL Africa and its partners […]