Heather’s interest in serving in Africa began when she was very young, as her parents held a monthly missionary prayer meeting in their home. Bob and Alma McAllister and their family stayed with us after their traumatic time in Congo, and the prayer group prayed faithfully for their work there. After studying French and German […]

Judith joined Congo Initiative – UK in November 2019 as Fundraising and Communications Coordinator. She has an extensive background in project management, events management and administration both internationally and in the UK. Judith holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and French from Queen’s University of Belfast and a postgraduate Diploma in European Business Administration. Judith […]

Dr. Olufemi Akinlabi was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. His dad was Muslim while his mother was Christian. Though he attended mission primary and secondary schools, he was raised Muslim. He grew up seeing his mother attend church (African Church Mission). He qualified as a medical doctor in Nigeria in 1990. After periods of compulsory post-qualification postings and […]

Eric Clarke is currently the Christian Blind Mission Country Manager for Northern Ireland. His first professional qualification was in Environmental Health, becoming a Member of the Institute of Environmental Health and Member of the Royal Society of Health. Following God’s call to use his musical gift, he joined the staff of the Movement for World Evangelisation as […]

Born in the Congo to Missionary parents from Belfast and growing up deep in the heart of the dense tropical Ituri rainforest, David McAllister’s childhood was a unique and formative experience.  His first home for many years was a village, where he spent wonderful days with Congolese friends exploring the vast and varied forest environment. […]