Ginette recently graduated from the Agribusiness program at UCBC. She shared her experience and the importance of community and mentorship in life and vocation.![]()
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Visit the link in our bio to read Ginette’s full testimonial!
Last weekend, Congo’s eastern city of Beni was the target of multiple bombings. The first occurred on Saturday at a petrol station on the outskirts of the city. Two more occurred the following day—one took place in a Catholic Church while the other was the work of a suicide bomber who detanated the bomb at a busy intersection within the city. Thankfully, no civilians were killed due to any of these bombs, but two people were seriously injured in the second attack. The suicide bomber from the third attack was identified as a Ugandan member of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) — a group that has been deemed a terrorist organization and affiliate of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). ![]()
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These bombings highlight the need for increased security in Beni. As a response to these attacks, Congolese authorities have placed restrictions on large gatherings and imposed a curfew for the citizens of Beni.![]()
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While we are exceedingly grateful that no one lost their life due to these attacks, it is heartbreaking and deeply concerning that these bombings occurred in the first place. We ask that our global community and siblings in Christ, pray with and for Beni.
On June 30th, we celebrate Congo Independence Day! Blessings and joy to our Congolese friends and family!
Kavira Matofali Mélanie is a current Electronic Engineering student at UCBC with a powerful story! She shared the impact of her time at UCBC with us and noted that she “came to understand that when God decides to bless you, no one can block what He has decided.”![]()
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Visit the link in our bio to read Kavira’s full testimonial!
Here are some images of the humanitarian situation unfolding in Goma after Mount Nyiragongo erupted a week and a half ago. Over 300,000 people are displaced after evacuating Goma due to continued tremors and fears of another eruption. Sharing the Land program manager Serges Vutegha lives in Goma and shared, “Sanitation situation is becoming worse. Cases of Cholera have been reported.” Access to clean water is another concern and could cause widespread disease. Please continue to prayer for the people of Goma. Many of our students have family in Goma and many alumni now live and work for change with NGOs, businesses, and government.
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