Read MoreJoin us for a lively, interactive discussion on what can be learned from successful grassroots peacebuilding strategies in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.
Panellists include Dr Vera Sistenich, Dr Megan Cox, Dr Nadine Shema, Dr Lydia Wanja Gitau and Dr Wendy Lambourne. They have experience around the globe and will welcome questions and insights from the audience. Learn more
Join us for what we anticipate will be a fascinating presentation by Dr Séverine Autesserre, author of “The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World”, followed by Q&A with the audience.
Read MoreWe raised more than $700 for the Lotumbe sewing school, providing the single mums enrolled in the training with fabric, sewing machines, needles and much more.
Read MoreJoin HandUp Congo on a very special day – Mother’s Day.
Read MoreEnjoy a morning handling gorgeous African fabric. Join us for a FUN fundraising event to support a sewing school for single mums in Lotumbe, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Read MoreWe gathered together in Sydney on 15 March 2020 (just before our COVID lockdown) and celebrated all that has been achieved to help the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Lotumbe in particular.
The photos were taken by Jenny Templin and Kiran Hutchison.
Read MoreWe are proud of what our emergency medicine education program has achieved and invite you to read the November 2019 Annual Report on the project.
Read MoreThe women of Equateur Province will now benefit from new skills learned. Dr Bosolo Yoursen, Medical Coordinator for the Disciples of Christ Community in Congo’s six hospitals and multiple clinics that serve more than 1 million people, has received a diploma for fistula treatment from Dr Denis Mukwege, the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Read MoreThe Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in April was declared officially over on July 24 in what appeared to be twin triumphs for a new vaccine and rapid response.
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