By Philippe LOLONGA May 14, 2026 | Bukavu, DRC Thirty women who are victims of sexual violence in Bukavu are receiving assistance from Harper Hill Global to help them become self-reliant; soap-making and baking are the two main activities these victims will engage in to achieve self-reliance. Key Points: The third site in Bukavu, comprising thirty women who are victims of sexual violence, has received assistance to help them become self-reliant. Following the two sites in Goma, these victims...

By the Rev. Dr. Betty Kazadi Musau KAMINA, Congo For women who work on farms in the Congo, staying healthy can be a challenge, especially if they are pregnant during farming season. Nurses and community health workers focus on helping pregnant women stay healthy during this busy time. That includes focusing on education to level up the well-being of women. At United Methodist-related Shungu Clinic and Lupandilo, Lwembe, and Kasanya health centers, nurses are busy welcoming pregnant women,...

The Triumph Over Trauma and Stigma Initiative, with support from Harper Hill Global, helps unemployed young people in Gombe, Nigeria. By Irmiya Manni Jenis March 16, 2026 | GOMBE, Nigeria In recent years, the rising wave of youth unemployment in Gombe State has cast a long shadow over families and communities. Beyond the visible economic hardship lies a deeper, often unspoken crisis: emotional trauma, social stigma, loss of self-worth and the silent pressure placed on young people to...