HEAL Africa

QUICK LINKS: HEAL Africa website

HEAL Africa's hospital and community development programs address the root causes of illness and poverty, as well as the effects the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have had on communities and individuals.

Our mission is to train health professionals; strengthen social activists; and provide physical, spiritual, and social healing. Our vision is whole person health care for the people of DR Congo. HEAL Africa is Congolese-led, grassroots, and evidence-based. For more information, please visit www.healafrica.org.

Volunteer Locally

HEAL Africa is always looking for people with skills in copy editing, translation (French and Swahili), branding, video editing, and grant writing, as well as occasional administrative support. For more information, contact Bridget Satchwell at (510) 848-6252 ext. 298 or bridgets@fpcberkeley.org.

Goma Teams

Starting in 2007, First Pres has sent yearly teams to Goma to partner with HEAL Africa. For more information on future teams, contact Bridget Satchwell at (510) 848-6252 ext. 298 or bridgets@fpcberkeley.org.

Learn More

To learn more about the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country, click here for a brief summary. To hear Congolese tell their story in their own words, visit www.IspeakofCongo.org.

If you would like to be added to a HEAL Africa email prayer update list, please email Charlotte Martinez at charlottemz@gmail.com.