As an organization rooted in Christian hope and faith, we are called to “do away with the yoke of oppression” and “spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry, and satisfy the needs of the oppressed” (Isaiah 58:9-10). We lament and denounce the oppression and violence experienced by Black communities in the United States. Our Congo Initiative community is grieving along with them and particularly with the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the many others who mourn the senseless death of their loved ones. #blackouttuesday
In October 2007, UCBC launched its first academic year with the support of community leaders and a small, but dedicated staff. Around 85 students would enroll as the first class and help shape the future for students and alumni to come. #tbt #15years #Celebrating15Years #futureleaders #UCBC #Congo #educationmatters #highereducation
Your support helps primary students like Breny and Bilgael continue learning even when school is closed due to #COVID19. Through our COVID-19 and Ebola Response campaign our team has distributed over 100 workbooks for students to use at home. Thank you! #neverstoplearning #educationmatters #educationchangeseverything #education #Congo
This is a difficult, but important reminder of the realities many civilians continue to face in eastern Congo.
“The COVID-19 crisis must not make us forget the atrocities which are taking place in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo,” 2018 Nobel peace laureate Denis Mukwege said on Tuesday. In the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, “civilians are being massacred,” he said.
www.thedefensepost.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-dr-congo/
Coronavirus Fails to Halt Conflict in DR Congo's Powder-Keg East
www.thedefensepost.com
Coronavirus is the world's No. 1 threat but in eastern DR Congo militia killings and ethnic violence are a greater source of dread.COVID-19 is forcing many people to find alternative ways to grieve the loss of loved ones and celebrate their life. No matter where you live, social and physical distancing restricts our ability to partake in our cultural and religious traditions. The British Psychological Society produced this helpful resource - Continuing Bonds: Alternative Ways of Remembering Your Friends or Family Who Have Died During COVID-19. A featured example comes from Bethesda Counseling Center’s model of planting trees and flowers with Ebola-affected family members.
www.bps.org.uk/coronavirus-resources/public/continuing-bonds#continuingbonds #healing #covid19 #ebola #counseling #psychology #congo #hope
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