(girl) Born in Muranvia, Noela was just 3 years old when her father, along with several other men of the village were taken by rebels. They later heard that 3 men had died while being taken to the rebel camp. Her father was one of the men killed. Later Noela’s mother died from cancer and she
boy 10yrs.) Born in Mushero vilage in the Uvira district. At 6 years old Omari’s village was attacked by rebels and Omar and his parents fled into the bush. They managed to hide for some time but were eventually found. His father was taken away and never seen again. His mother along with two
boy) Born in Kaasenga, Uvira, his mother was killed after being raped by soldiers. 2 years later his father died from Diabetes. He then lived with a friend of his mother who also died sometime later. Musa has been in the care of the orphanage for over 3 years. Musa’s vision is to become a Pastor.
(girl, 6 yrs.) Born in Kasenga village, Rika was left an orphan at four years old when both her parents died during a boating accident on Lake Tanganyika. After this Rika was taken into the care of her auntie, but tragically within two years this lady died of HIV Aids. Rika was all alone when
Progress over the Past 2 Years International Widows and Orphans Fund (iWOF) is a locally formed charity from Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island. The six founding members’ aim is to make a difference in the lives of orphans in DR Congo (one of the world’s poorest and most dangerous
Widows in Kilomoni Outreach into the Community A 40 foot container was sent from Canada to Congo in June to provide much-needed supplies to the orphanage. After many delays and government red tape, the container arrived in early August and included: food supplies (dried vegetable soup and dried
Help Us Build a School Library – The Only One in the City of Uvira iWOF (International Widows and Orphans Fund) has been involved in supporting Grace Ministries Orphanage, an orphanage of 35 children, in Congo (DRC) for the past two years. During this time, we have been able to send all
Education: The Key to Getting Out of Poverty It has been said many times that education is the only way out of poverty. But what does that mean? If your education consists of a classroom of 60 students with a teacher that does not have any resources other than a black chalkboard, maybe not so
Water: The Source of Life Six months ago, the City of Uvira went without electricity for 3 months. However when they do have supply, it is only for about two hours in the early evening. It is single phase, which is only sufficient to run a few light bulbs and charge cell phones and laptop
Outreach We live in a land of plenty – we want for very little. This is not the case everywhere. In some areas, like the Congo, basic amenities are needed more than we realise. Imagine living without government support – this means no Unemployment Insurance, no Pension plan, no Welfare cheque,