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Find out more about the organizations supporting HEAL Africa, their contributions in DRC, and their activities across the world.
| More...HEAL Africa in the News
Consistently receiving international press for its work, HEAL Africa has become a 'must see' for journalists visiting the region. Read, watch, and listen to what has been documented about HEAL.
| More...HEAL Africa in the BBC
The BBC covers HEAL Africa's work and contributions in the current crisis.
| More...HIV AIDS
The Choose Life program (known locally by its French name, Choisir la Vie) has been working since 2000 to educate communities about HIV/AIDS by mobilizing all the faith communities (Muslim, mainline Protestant, Pentecostal, Catholic, and Kimbanguist) to respond with compassion to the challenge of HIV/AIDS. All of the activist trainers are volunteers, chosen by their community. HEAL Africa also has the largest medical HIV treatment intervention for children in North Kivu province.
| More...On the Road to Empowerment
On the Road to Empowerment, a publication by Desirée Zwanck, analyzes the impact of HEAL Africa's micro-credit program on the empowerment of women at the grassroots level.
From Goma, love on Mother's Day
A mother’s love is universally treasured. This song was written and performed by four brothers whose band is called MAISHA SOUL. The youngest brother is 12 years old and the oldest is 21. They live in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo and dedicate this song to all the mothers of the world, particularly to the mothers of the D. R. Congo. HEAL AFRICA is proud to offer this amazing and moving song to women everywhere. Click to hear their music and to read the lyrics to: "The Song of the Angel".
My Mama in Congo
We were in Masisi, a small town in the endless rolling green mountains of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It was only two months into what would be two years living in the Congo working for HEAL Africa, a Congolese hospital and organization dedicated to healthcare, education and micro-finance initiatives.
Gender-based violence UPDATE
According to good development principles, outside assistance builds on what is already in place and functioning well, developing proven capacity and giving local actors the additional tools they need to do a better job. HEAL Africa has pioneered fistula repair in North Kivu and Maniema provinces since...
| More...Why a Safe House?
Rape has been used as a weapon of war in eastern Congo for the past 15 years, but it has been particularly severe in the past five years. Women are raped as they walk to the fields to farm, or as they walk along the roads. Often when carrying goods to and from the markets they must walk for miles through paths in mountains, or on one-lane roads. They are easy targets, losing not only the goods they carry, but their dignity and their sense of personal security. Victims of rape are often afraid to report it, fearing they will be blamed for the offense against them. Since 2003 HEAL Africa has trained counselors, local village women who are respected and chosen by their own communities, to listen to victims’ stories.
Thank you for supporting - Education During Treatment
Thank you again so very much for your gift of education to women who are at HEAL Africa for medical treatment. This special gift of time and training opens up a whole new world for the women and girls who come to Goma for medical care. So many of the girls I've seen at HEAL Africa are there for long...
| More...Stories of Healing and Recovery
· About Nehemiah Committees · Kamina's story of rape and healing · Ngalula's horrific journey to HEAL Africa · A child named Jake living with HIV · Co-Founder Lyn Lusi - Journal · Co-Founder Dr. Jo Lusi - Journal...
| More...Running to Heal
I run because I am able. I can run because I am safe. For many women in the Congo, neither statement would be true. I want to help change that. Please join with me in my efforts to support HEAL Africa in their efforts to bring about change in a part of the world that has known only rape, terror, and war for far too long. From a hospital facility treating victims of the war, medical treatment for Children with HIV, to community development through Nehemiah committees, agriculture, women’s community resource centers, through these and other programs Heal Africa is making a difference. My running can help make a difference through your donations.
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