Our staff is intentional when it comes to raising the status of women. So it is no surprise that International Women’s Day is celebrated and well attended. In addition to dressing in solidarity, food, dancing, music, and an educational component to the event are usually involved. This year Dr. Eugénie KAMABU, fourth year Resident Doctor, gave a presentation […]
The women pictured above, most of whom are victims of sexual and gender-based violence (SGVB), greet funding partners (of SGVB) to the HEAL Africa compound. I went home with my baby, but one month later… I could no longer walk easily, nor complete my household work. That was the beginning of my illness, and since then […]
2014 annual report HEAL AFRICA ANNUAL REPORT 2014 [ENGLISH]
Many of the children wandering in the village have lost their parents either to the war or AIDS/HIV. Now the grandmothers have taken on a new role: becoming mothers again. http://eepurl.com/bmC9Wb
Over the winter, HEAL Africa has remained busy–conducting medical outreach for fistula, and working with communities to provide rehabilitation for those with disabilities. In this newsletter, Dr. Justin Paluku also writes about HEAL Africa’s transformational approach to medicine. Read more by following this link: http://eepurl.com/bfT2Dn
HEAL Africa joins the dialogue in the 2014 Summit to End Sexual Violence. And if you ever come to visit HEAL Africa in Goma, there is a high chance you will be greeted by Deo, one of HEAL Africa’s dedicated drivers. Follow this link: HEAL Africa Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/4UVxv, to read more stories.
In case you missed our Spring 2014 Newsletter, be sure not to miss this one! In addition to our regular activities in the hospital and the community, there have been new leadership developments, celebrations, and efforts to keep the work going in Eastern DRC (thanks to our IHEID Marathon runners!). Follow the link here- http://eepurl.com/VTO_v And […]
The delegates from the World Bank Group, escorted by Ms. PIA PEETERS, SR Social Development Specialist Africa Region, Conflict and Social Development Unit, visited HEAL Africa DRC on Tuesday November 26th, 2013. The group composed of Ms. PIA PEETERS, Ms. LISETTE KHONDE and Dr. HARALD HINKEL was received by the administrative team of HEAL Africa […]
HEAL Africa staff gather to reflect on the principles of their work. Read more about their Time of Rest and Reflection.
HEAL Africa USA and Doctors on Call for Service (DOCS) US have merged. DOCS’ focus on medical education brings added knowledge and resources to the Family Medicine Residence Program in Goma. It also provides additional resources for the Continuing Medical Education (CME) efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). HEAL Africa USA and […]