Background

Congo has been called the "worst humanitarian disaster since World War II" by the International Rescue Committee. An estimated 3.9 million people have died due to the conflict since 1998. The eastern region of Congo, where HEAL Africa works, is characterized by extreme violence, mass population displacements, widespread rape, and a collapse of public health services. The outcome has been a humanitarian disaster unmatched by any other in recent decades, but one that has drawn little response from the international community. In the midst of this conflict faith communities are the one constant presence and reach into every village. In the midst of this conflict HEAL Africa exists to provide social, physical, and spiritual healing.

What Makes HEAL Africa Different?

HEAL Africa is distinctive from many charities: it's a small, grass-roots organization that has low administrative overheads because it is led by locally-based program directors, is focused on treating people holistically, and has a primary focus of training and equipping new leaders for the long-term, rather than just solving short term needs.

Our People

Here is a short introduction to some of the key personnel behind HEAL Africa: those who administer the hospital and organization locally in Goma, those who run the various programs sponsored by HEAL Africa, and the board of directors from the US-based fundraising organization (HEAL Africa USA).

Financial Information

Funds for the work of HEAL Africa comes from international grants and through direct giving, administered through the US organization, which is registered as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.