Can
shattered lives find hope? We have seen it happen again and again.
Healing Streams provides training in trauma counselling skills to
Congolese community organizations which help survivors deal with the
consequences of
war-based trauma. Motivated
by the invitation "love your
neighbor as yourself", Healing Streams provides training irrespective
of race or religion.
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On October 28th, Healing Streams board member Brenda Ben and her husband Michael, will travel to Congo on behalf of Healing Streams. They will be advising Centre Medicale Evangelique on accounting policy and procedures and meeting with James Kataliko, Healing Streams bursary recipient. You can follow their travels here.
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, one woman is raped every minute. Researchers estimate that over 400,000 women are raped every year*. Congo has the unfortunate status of being the country where rape has been used as an act of war most effectively. In contrast to civilian rape, rape as an act of war is intentionally and
systematically used to destroy families and terrorize communities.
What does Healing Streams do?
Healing Streams trains, equips and empowers local caregivers to assist women,
families and communities in their struggle to overcome the psychological trauma
of rape and war.
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