By Christopher Reardon | Communications Specialist, TrustAfrica
As someone who supports the work of HEAL Africa, you should know that the world is taking notice of the vital work that our partners are doing in Goma. Please see the following updates from HEAL Africa:
Ben Affleck and Cindy McCain team up to bring attention to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Click the following links to see their visit to DR Congo and HEAL Africa on ABC News and Nightline which both aired on Monday, March 7, and their Good Morning America appearance on March 8.
March News from Goma!
This morning I was walking through the HEAL Africa hospital and saw so many women in various stages of healing. In fact, one woman came back to ask for a job today. She'd come for an operation and was a patient for long enough to learn to read and write. I also talked with one of the counselors who came to the office to withdraw funds to send women back to their homes after they've healed. I saw the list of their names, their villages, and their thumbprints. These women hadn't been here long enough to learn to read.
I pointed at one name and asked the counselor, "What's her story?". That woman had arrived with prolapses and very high blood pressure, and she had to receive treatment to get her blood pressure down before she could withstand surgery. She spent 8 months here and in the process learned to make soap and doughnuts. She's now going home with a Fresh Start Kit to start up her own business at home.
Yesterday, I visited some women making clay inserts for more fuel-efficient stoves. They are grandmothers in the Muslim community who are supporting their grandchildren who were orphaned by HIV. They are learning new skills that will produce income to help feed these children and keep them in school. HEAL Africa has been working with all faith groups to prevent HIV, prevent sexual violence, and give people tools to improve their lives.
Thank you so much for your support. As I'm here in eastern DR Congo, I can see the difference it's making and hope you'll continue to join in supporting the amazing work being done here.
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