GOMA, DRC (November 30, 2012) – An urgent call to prayer has been issued in response to violence in the eastern region of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) near the city of Goma, fighting that has killed many and displaced …
Posts Tagged ‘Congo’
CWR Partner HEAL Africa Treating East Congo Victims
NEWS UPDATE – The city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo came under the control of a military rebel group this morning following a series of clashes and a particularly hard-fought battle in the center of the city. …
Sexual Violence Targeting Children in the DR Congo
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Written on October 15th, 2012
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Children, Congo, Women
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Children, Congo, Women
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the neediest country in the entire world. The Congolese people face so many issues, including extreme poverty, malnutrition, and armed conflict, to name just a few. However, there is another devastating issue that many …
Life-Saving Bed Nets
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Written on August 23rd, 2012
Filed under: Community Development, Special Projects
Tags: Bed Nets for Life, Congo
Filed under: Community Development, Special Projects
Tags: Bed Nets for Life, Congo
You may remember our Children’s Service Project (now called Kids Helping Kids) that focused on raising money to purchase bed nets for kids in Congo. Bed nets are an inexpensive and simple way to protect kids from mosquito …
Changing women’s lives through healthcare
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Written on August 16th, 2012
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Congo, Medical, Micro-finance, Women
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Congo, Medical, Micro-finance, Women
Unfortunately, not all have equal access to the benefits of good prenatal and postpartum care. For many women in the DR Congo, this has created significant life challenges. Many women are ostracized, abandoned, or left with emotional trauma due to …
