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

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,

Gardening and Nutrition With an amazing climate for growing fresh produce, it is ironic that fruit and vegetables are hard to come by in the eastern parts of DRC. The staple foods of the area include rice, beans and Ugali (a thick porridge made from corn meal). The staff members at the

Christmas at the Orphanage: No gifts No dessert Their special treat is the annual bottle of pop Maybe a second shirt if they receive extra support Temperature around 34 degrees (Celsius) Ends with a swim in the lake

Grace Ministries Children’s Home is an orphanage in Congo (DRC), providing housing, clothing, food, health care, education and many other needs to 38 orphaned children. Facts about DRC: • Africa’s 3rd largest country is home to over 68 million people. • Since 1998 violent conflict,

Grace Ministries Children’s home was conceived in 2008 by David Mtange and Hosea Marudi in Response to the needs of a nation torn apart by civil warfare. Grace Ministries Children’s Home is a centre for orphaned children located in Uvira district in eastern Democratic Republic of