When Grandmothers Become Mothers Again
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
Winter 2015 Newsletter
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
Fall 2014 Newsletter
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.
SPRING 2014 HEAL Africa NEWSLETTER
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 […]
WORLD BANK TEAM VISITS HEAL AFRICA ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26th, 2013.
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 […]
A TIME FOR REST AND REFLECTION
HEAL Africa staff gather to reflect on the principles of their work. Read more about their Time of Rest and Reflection.
Celebrating DOCS and HEAL Africa Merger
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 […]
Fall 2013 Newsletter
Despite some organizational changes in HEALAfrica-US, HEALAfrica continues to remain strong in their commitment to the people of DRC. Read our Fall 2013 Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/HIptH
BOARD OF HEAL Africa -USA NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Friends of HEAL Africa, On behalf of the Board of HEAL Africa (USA) I am happy to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director, Calvin (Cal) Bremer. Cal comes to us with an extensive history of leadership within the not-for-profit world. He has more than 15 years of executive experience working in over 10 […]
ANOTHER WAVE OF CASUALTIES AS GOMA BECOMES THE TARGET OF HEAVY WEAPON SHOOTINGS ON 22 AUGUST
On Thursday 22 August, the town centre of Goma, where HEAL Africa’s hospital and headquarters are located, was bombarded on several occasions in various locations, creating a wave of panic of the population and many casualties. The day before, some war wounded soldiers had actually been brought in at HEAL Africa for treatment. The hospital […]