2020 Impact Report
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Love at HEAL Africa
Well, it’s that time of year…Valentine’s Day! It might be difficult for some of our friends outside of Congo, to imagine such a holiday celebrated in our country. But it’s true. The love holiday is celebrated by families, friends, and lovers, too! Many will go to restaurants or a fun day out. Black, red and pink colors […]
Welcome back, Dr. Marlene MAPENZI!
After four years away, Doctor Marlene is back at HEAL Africa! Following her training in Family Medicine at HEAL Africa, Dr. Marlene MAPENZI took off for Cheikh Anta Diop University, in Dakar Senegal, to specialize in Pediatrics. We can’t thank our USA partner, Global Strategies, enough for their support and mentorship during her journey. […]
Ensuring Care In A Volatile Region
For the last three years, the Beni territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo has faced extreme insecurity. The uprising of armed groups has lead to massacres in Beni and surrounding territories. Rape, displacement, looting and other criminal activities have also increased. Locals from villages surrounding Beni have moved into the city—some have found themselves […]
A letter from Dr. Justin, CEO
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! It is a blessing for me to have the opportunity to write these words today. Congo is a very difficult place. At HEAL Africa, we have witnessed the daily presence and power of God in our activities. We have seen HEAL Africa grow over time. I remember […]
Christmas at HEAL Africa Hospital
Christmas wasn’t calm at the HEAL Africa compound. HEAL Africa celebrated Christmas at the hospital on December 24. This gave patients (particularly those who have come from far away) the opportunity to celebrate with others–and to be reminded that they are not alone. The day began early morning, with the baptism of seven women and a […]
Orange Your Quarter: Leave No One Behind-End Violence against Women and Girls
Leave No One Behind-End Violence against Women and Girls Did you notice a lot of #metoo in your social media feeds this fall? If you did not, it was a global outcry from individuals who had experienced various forms of sexual harassment and assault. There were others who chose not to post, but the […]
LOVE MERCY? GIVE MERCY.
We encourage all of our patients to pay for the services they need. The unfortunate fact is that about 30% of HEAL Africa’s patients are barely able to gather funds between family and friends to pay for their health services. Another 30% are absolutely destitute. This season we are putting our focus on raising funds for the […]
It's International Nurse's Day: MEET TWO OF OUR NURSES
It’s International nurse’s day, May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale and a great day to recognize our 82 nurses at HEAL Africa, for all the work they do in such a challenging environment. This year we asked a handful of nurses about their jobs and what they found most challenging and what gave them […]
No sleep for Congolese Mothers Trying to Save their Girls from Rape
Officially, sexual violence has declined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dubbed the ‘rape capital of the world’. But frontline workers tell a different story.