Written by Jerry Penick, a member of Naperville Covenant Church
Note: I wrote this while departing Gemena on our last day of the trip. It has taken me almost two months to finalize my edits and bring myself to posting …
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Partnership Leverages New Grant!
Written by Christine Buettgen, short-term missionary in DR Congo
We continue to fight our way forward towards the realization of our goals – combating poverty and seeing children’s lives improved.
One of the many advantages of World Vision establishing an …
Postlude to Congo: A Reflection
A Vision Trip recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo after spending time with churches in Kinshasa, Gemena, and Karawa as well as visiting some of World Vision’s Area Development Programs. Jerry Penick, a Vision Trip team member, spent …
Chantal’s Story: A World Vision Volunteer
Written on July 9th, 2013 by admin
Categories: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, News & Updates, Travel
Categories: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, News & Updates, Travel
Written by Kim Crawford, associate director, Mission Mobilization and Connection
“They are like my own children,” said Chantal speaking of the 110+ registered children that she is responsible for with the Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision Ledia Area …
Congo Vision Trip 2013
Check out the video below which was created by Vision Trip team member, Denee Anderson. If you are currently considering participating in a Vision Trip to DR Congo, we hope this video will give you a sense of the land …
Work Underway on the Ledia Water Project
The Ledia Water Project is a huge feat which will provide clean water for the entire city of Gemena as well as training in proper sanitation and hygiene. Recently, our team was able to spend time visiting future water sites …
Where Do Your Sponsorship Dollars Go?
Written on June 20th, 2013 by admin
Categories: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates
Categories: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates
Written by Christine Buettgen, short-term missionary in DR Congo
It was a joy and encouragement to have a Vision Trip team come at the beginning of June. We were only able to have seven people come due to required use …
10 Interesting Facts About DR Congo
For those of you familiar with Anthony Bourdain from his show ‘No Reservations’ on the Travel Channel, you might know that he travels to quite a few exotic locales. Recently, he traveled to DR Congo for his new show ‘Anthony …
Sanguma Speaks on Ledia Project
Written on June 13th, 2013 by admin
Categories: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, News & Updates, Travel
Categories: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, News & Updates, Travel
We were able to spend time in Gemena last week visiting the World Vision regional offices where we learned more about the amazing work already happening on the ground there. We were especially honored to spend time with Mossai Sanguma, …
