Arrival in Bukavu, DRC
I have arrived safely in Bukavu after a very long trip over three days (D.C., Brussels, Cairo, Nairobi, Bujambura, Kigali, Cyangugu). Note to self – never book that route again. I was met at the border...
View ArticleWork begins in DRC
We have begun our work in Eastern DRC. The team’s focus continues to be on improving the health, economic and social well-being of survivors of rape, their families and community. We are again working...
View ArticlePigs for Peace success stories in Congo
It has been a busy but productive few weeks with our animal husbandry microfinance program, Pigs for Peace (www.glrbtp.org). Pigs for Peace is a program that brings hope, economic empowerment, and...
View ArticleMy 3 favorite things about DR Congo
DR Congo is an amazing country. Its beauty, the people, and the natural resources have always defined the Congo as unique in the world. Unfortunately, most of what people know about DR Congo includes...
View ArticleRoad Safety in DRC
Thursday morning the team was heading to the city of Goma. We had two main objectives for our trip: Get updated on work colleagues are doing in two partner programs, AFEDEC (Congolese women’s health...
View ArticlePigs for Peace
The last week has been busy working in the villages and visiting members of our Pigs for Peace project in Ciriri and surrounding villages. The project continues to grow, with a total of 300 families...
View ArticlePhoto-Based Research in Rural DR Congo
Last week we were able to get Sarah Bristol, Traditional 2012 student and Provost’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA) award winner started on her very innovative photo-based research project,...
View ArticleRun Nancy Run!
Dr. Nancy Glass has finished the 7 Day 7 Marathon race in the Congo. We look forward to hearing about her stories and experiences of this amazing adventure. We have lived vicariously through her,...
View ArticleNo Boundaries, No Barriers
By Mat Edelson Illustration by Ryan Etter Take a dart, throw it at a map of the world, and one thing is for certain: No matter where the tip hits, you’ll be looking at a country facing a nursing...
View ArticleHopalong Health
A Jump in Kids’ Health from Rabbits in Congo For children in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rabbits are more than furry pets; they are a symbol of improved health and social outcomes for local...
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