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.
Here is an update on the situation in Goma, Congo. Due to continued tremors and concerns about an additional and more catastrophic eruption, portions of the city of Goma have been evacuated. Members of our Sharing the Land team have relocated to Sake with thousands of others who have been displaced. Please continue to keep the people of Goma in your prayers! ![]()
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Thousands of people are trying to escape the Congolese city of Goma after authorities issued an evacuation order warning that the Mount Nyiragongo volcano could erupt again. Follow here for the latest.
This past weekend, Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano located outside of the provincial capital of North Kivu, Goma, erupted. Though the lava flow did not reach the more densely populated areas, thousands of homes were destroyed and 15 people were killed. Many students who attend UCBC have family in Goma. Many of our alumni live and work there. We’ve been in contact with our team and friends in the city and tremors are still felt ever so often. Please keep the people of Goma in your prayers and particularly those who have lost loved ones, homes, businesses and schools. #goma #nyiragongo #congo
Yesterday, Mount Nyiragongo erupted causing panic and concern as lava reached the major city of Goma. Though Goma is far from Beni where CI is located, our Sharing the Land team often operates out of the city and many alumni are working for organizations in the area. Please pray for the people of Goma as they return to their homes. The lava stopped just short of the city limits but tremors are still being felt. Here is a clip from a CI partner Tearfund: fb.watch/5Gp0xsp5pi/
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UCBC alumna Esther Lubemba left Congo last year to pursue a master's of counseling at Western Seminary in Oregon. She is yet another example of the kind of leaders UCBC produces, who pursue their passion with plans to return to their home communities and serve those in need. Here is her story provided by Western Seminary.![]()
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