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 …
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Chantal’s Story: A World Vision Volunteer
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Written on July 9th, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, News & Updates, Travel
Filed under: 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 …
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
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Written on June 13th, 2013
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, News & Updates, Travel
Filed under: 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, …
Williams’ Basketball Ministry Flourishing in Congo
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Written on June 11th, 2013
Filed under: Ground Update, Missionary Update, News & Updates, Travel
Filed under: Ground Update, Missionary Update, News & Updates, Travel
On our recent Vision Trip to DR Congo, we were able to not only hear about David Williams’ amazing ministry in Karawa but also witness it in action as we attended a scrimmage last week. The new jerseys were courtesy …
Prelude to Congo – Initial Thoughts
Next week, a team will be leaving from Chicago to head over to DR Congo on a Vision Trip where they will experience first-hand what God is doing through the work of Covenant missionaries, World Vision, the Covenant Church of …
Hope for the Future: Reflections on Congo
Written by John Mitchell, project manager at World Vision US
Last month, I had the privilege to travel to Gemena with two other World Vision staff to visit our new Area Development Program, Ledia. We toured the community, met with …
