Written by Pete Ekstrand, Covenant Missionary based in Gemena, DR Congo.
“I am very happy for what I learned as a part of this [gardening] group. Now I am able to give my kids some food in the morning before
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Ground Update
CKC Moms Feed Their Community
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Written on January 25th, 2016
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, News & Updates
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, News & Updates
Water on the Way!
Water Update
Contribution from Pete Ekstrand, Covenant Missionary based in Gemena, DR Congo
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At a recent visit to the World Vision warehouse where they are storing supplies, Water Technician Frank was taking inventory of all the pieces that have arrived …
Suzia Water Source
The Suzia Water Source
Another update from Covenant Missionary Pete Ekstrand on progress of the Water Project through Covenant Kids Congo.
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Suzia is the name of the spring at the base of IPOK hill, past what used to be missionary …
Not Forgotten
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Written on November 14th, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates
Written by Christine Buettgen, short-term missionary in DR Congo
On a blistering 100 degree day, we find ourselves in the okra fields under blazing sun on one of the many hills surrounding the town of Gemena. We are joined by …
A Quick Tour of the Bokonzo School
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Written on November 11th, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates
Construction has been progressing quickly on the building of three new schools in Gemena. In this video, you will hear from one of the construction workers onsite as well as see one of the classrooms in the new school located …
One on One with the Ledia Water Committee
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Written on October 31st, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates
Today, we have the privilege of meeting the newly formed water committee on site in Gemena. Hear about the importance placed on training and managing of the water sites by community members as Karl Mikwete Mafuta, a World Vision …
Fall Kickoff: The Great Need
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Written on October 28th, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates
I hope this finds you well and in good spirits!
Fall is here, and Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision is alive and well! We continue to be encouraged by the progress unfolding in this miraculous ministry both in …
World Vision Leadership Visits Ledia
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Written on October 7th, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates
The video clip below is from a trip World Vision’s leadership team took to Gemena back in February to visit the Ledia Area Development Program (ADP). Our hope in showing this is for you to continue to visualize the amazing …
Water & Education: A Progress Report
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Written on September 18th, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates
Written by Christine Buettgen, short-term missionary in DR Congo
Another sunny day in Congo, and the World Vision office is buzzing as usual. The latest exciting projects address two of the biggest needs in Gemena: Water and Education.
The Ledia …
Ten Quick Facts on Covenant Kids Congo
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Written on September 12th, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates, Resources
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates, Resources
1. The name of the city where most of the work is occurring on this Area Development Program (ADP) is Gemena which is located in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
2. The name chosen …
