Children's Book Featuring HEAL Africa

HEAL Africa Students Share Their Creativity and Their Voices Through A Unique Children’s Book HEAL Africa is proud to highlight a wonderful new children’s book that features the creativity of over 30 young students at the Tungane and Mugunga schools in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The book also highlights the inspirational work of HEAL Africa’s […]

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 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 […]