More individuals, families, and churches are making commitments to sponsor a clinic in Congo. Thank you to all of our clinic partners!
Our objective is to increase access to medical care, by developing the village clinics, and to provide essential resources to raise the standard of healthcare in the region. We are seeking partners for a united and coordinated effort. Together, we can do this. Join us!
For years, PCP has been engaged in efforts to bring sustainable electricity back to Karawa Hospital by restoring the Zulu Hydroelectric Dam (shown above), which is the only source of hydroelectric power for the hospital. Over the last two years, a dedicated team of American engineers have been working with their Congolese counterparts to assess problems and propose solutions. This project, which brings together people from all over the world, has involved technical assessments in Congo, purchasing trips to China, correspondence with German collaborators, and training. In August, we purchased the equipment necessary to rebuild the power transmission line, including 50 km of cable and power poles for an 11 km overhead transmission line.
This month, we are thrilled to report that the shipment arrived in Congo and should be in Kinshasa by Monday. Please pray with us for safe passage up the Congo River, then by road to Karawa, and for the preparatory work that is already happening. This is a major milestone and we are excited that the hospital and so many others will have permanent electricity soon!
Pope Francis’ recent visit to Africa continues to prompt dialogue. Despite continued instability and outbreaks of violence in Congo’s neighboring country, the Central African Republic, the Vatican announced Pope Francis would spend about 33 hours in the country. Countries in central Africa, such as C.A.R. and DR-Congo, require time to understand their complexities, the wake of their troubled colonial histories, their poor public policies, government corruption, exploitation of the poor, and justice issues. This requires meetings with influential leaders and decision makers, those who can make change. This is the pattern we are accustomed to expect from our western leaders. Pope Francis has been criticized for not using his position of power and influence in this trip, to meet with those who can levy change. So what could anyone accomplish in 33 hours, we asked? Continue reading here.
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