It has been ten months since the resurgence of the M23 rebel group and the repercussions are  still reverberating throughout Eastern Congo. We are grateful that, at present, the city of Goma and the close surrounding areas are not directly in conflict. However, reports of continued fighting with different rebel groups persist as the nation fights for the right to thrive and be free of the war.

In the first quarter of 2023 we had 1443 children in school

600+ children in displacement camps to be educated on-site and plans in place for reintegration into long term schooling. 

Over 15,000 displaced people served by our team. 

1848 men and women attended programs and training. 

The hope was that it would be a temporary situation where the government and international community would bring the turmoil to a halt and life would return to normal. That children could attend school again, adults would return to work, and the rhythm of the community and the positive transformation of the people would continue. 

Because of you, we had an incredible 2022! 

We close this year with thankfulness and look to 2023 with hope and expectation to see God's work done and Eastern Congo transformed. 

“We have been able to provide food for thousands…there is still a need. There is so much need at times it can be overwhelming but we are not giving up and we are not going anywhere. There are thousands in need on our doorstep, and we must respond and continue to care.”