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A Snapshot of the Impact: Read the New CKC Report

Post a Comment » Written on May 29th, 2019     
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By CKC Project Manager Cat Knarr

The new Covenant Kids Congo report is out, and in it you can find good news about what’s happening in Gemena, through statistics, impact stories, and Q&As.

Mrs. Epiya’s twins are no longer malnourished. …

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Celebrating Another Successful 6K!

Post a Comment » Written on May 7th, 2019     
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By CKC Project Manager Cat Knarr

Celebrate with us! On Saturday, May 4, 2019, thousands of Covenanters walked the Global 6K for Water, in solidarity with tens of thousands of women and children in northwest DR Congo who make this …

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Microfinance Bank to Open in Gemena with VisionFund DRC

By CKC Project Manager Cat Knarr

We have big news! A new bank with multiple branches will be opening up in Gemena, DR Congo as soon as later this year, with plans to lend to about 15,000 people over three …

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Citizens Advocate for Health Center Improvements in DR Congo

Kpawenu, 45, is married and the mother of 10 children. She and her family live in Gemena 3. She has seen, first hand, how Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) has made an impact in her community.

“I am very happy …

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3 Ideas for Using the CKC 6K Prayer Guide in Your Church Community

By CKC Project Manager Cat Knarr

The Global 6K for Water on May 4, 2019 is much more than a race. It’s a discipleship, outreach, and community building program, which expands clean water access for our friends living in a …

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CKC Begins Groundbreaking New Water Project at Karawa Hospital

By Sara Blomgren, Serve Globally intern

Karawa Hospital

Covenant Kids Congo is excited to announce a new project in Karawa, DR Congo. The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) for Improved Health at Karawa Hospital Project is about to be launched, scheduled to …

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Mama Kodemo’s Story: A Women’s Agricultural Group Profile

By Sara Blomgren, Serve Globally intern

Like many of the women in her agricultural group, Mama Kodemo has lost children to malnutrition. Only seven of her ten children are living. But recently, she’s learned critical skills that have drastically improved …

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Sign up for the Global 6K on May 4, 2019

1 Comment » Written on December 6th, 2018     
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By Sara Blomgren, Serve Globally intern

After great success in last year’s Global 6K, we are excited to announce that this year, the 6K will be on May 4, 2019 and registration is now open!

The Global 6K for …

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Give a CovCares Gift for Congo

Post a Comment » Written on November 26th, 2018     
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By Sara Blomgren, Serve Globally intern

As we enter together into this Christmas and Advent season, we encourage you to take some time to look through this year’s CovenantCares gift guide. CovCares is an annual way to care for …

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New CKC Fall 2018 Report: Nutrition, Sanitation, Advocacy, and More

Post a Comment » Written on November 8th, 2018     
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By Sara Blomgren, Serve Globally intern

Photo copyright Miriam Cameron

When you sponsor a child through Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision, you become part of the long-term transformation of a whole community in Gemena, Democratic Republic of Congo.…

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