Report 2008 Donations
We receive many generous offers for gifts-in-kind: but shipping costs, coordination and international taxes make this very difficult! The most effective way to ensure we have the equipment we need in Goma is to send us a cash donation, which enables us to buy things locally at the market and encourages the local economy.
HEAL Africa programs and statistics for 2008 (pie chart link)
*2,680 people living with AIDS were visited and cared for through the Palliative Care hospice network in North Kivu in 2008.
*14,279 patients cared for at HEAL Africa in 2008. 1750 surgeries performed at the hospital.
253 solidarity groups for Safe Motherhood formed in 2008 in North Kivu; 784 group leaders trained in income generating activities..78 Traditional birth attendants trained in Safe Motherhood. Women receive training in income generation and a $50 grant, which helps them save for their own delivery costs.
65 Nehemiah Committees in villages in North Kivu provide leadership and mobilize community resources to care for the most vulnerable among them.
200 children with disabilities were able to get scholarships because of the income generating grants (with training) families received. Children Like Us.
77 children from HIV positive mothers received formula for the first 6 months of life. CAP Clinic
689 children with HIV positive mothers being followed and receive food supplements through World Food Program at the CAP clinic.
108 foster families of HIV orphans received $50 grants for income generation with small business training, and are in solidarity groups
82,176 people trained in HIV prevention and awareness raising activities in 2008 in North Kivu
750 widows in AMAVESA network for solidarity, learning new skills, and income generating activities in the Goma area. Other groups are started in Maniema province.
1400 people have benefitted from MAWE HAI's agricultural and livestock support in 2008 in North Kivu.
376 women patients learned to sew, weave, make soap or doughnuts through HEALing Arts in 2008.
4,401 survivors of sexual violence were identified and assisted through Heal My People in 2008. 74% were adults and 26% children. This program’s funding was stopped in July. Ask me why.
Each month 4,500 women in northeast Congo have been raped in 2009.
(The Washington Times, 4-8 September 2009)
There’s much more to do!