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Welcome to Spring! Now that it's starting to warm up in Chicago, we know we will soon see budding trees and tulips pop up from the ground, renewing the earth, and giving us the refreshment and the energy we need in 2019!

In the same way, we are rejoicing in the fruitfulness of hard work, commitment, and partnership we have with our Congolese brothers and sisters. You are also a crucial part of this ongoing ministry! Together, we have seen much fruit from the time and effort that has gone into every conversation and project in Congo this past year. We invite you to rejoice with us as we review the ministry impact of 2018.

2018 Ministry Impact

Congo Clinic Initiative - Access to Clean Water Improves

As our Congolese medical professionals tell us, clean water = healthy people. Water borne illnesses, dysentery, dehydration, and death are greatly reduced when clean water sources are available.

To date, 9 clean water sources have already been established through our partnership with local villages in Congo!
In 2019, we are seeking funding for 46 capped springs in the Bogose Nubea and Loko health zones. A capped freshwater spring costs about $10,000 and provides for a clinic and its surrounding villages.
Give to the Congo Clinic Initiative today!

Congo Hospital Initiative

Bogose Nubea Maternity Ward completed
Bogose Nubea Pediatric Ward under construction
Karawa Hospital Maternity Ward rehabilitated
Wasolo Hospital received Medical Ambassador training

Do you or your church desire to sponsor a hospital in Congo? Contact us!

Karawa Nursing Schools

ISTM received full accreditation and the building was rehabilitated
Fundraising underway to rehabilitate the nursing dorm.

PCP Medical Ambassadors

Karawa Hospital received Supply Chain Management training by Flory Buki
For the first time, PCP Medical Ambassadors brought three nurses from Karawa to Wasolo to teach Helping Babies Breathe and Essential Care for Newborns.

Learn how to become a Medical Ambassador.

Repairing Bridges

Three new bridges were completed in 2018: Likalamo, Mbanga, and Sasa.
Plans are underway to repair 3 more in 2019.

Learn more.

Karawa Coffee Project

52 Farmers Associations have been formed
1,350 coffee producers have been trained
812,000 coffee plants growing in nurseries
By the end of March, 394 kilos of seeds were planted in 728 seedbeds and destined to be planted in fields in April 2019.

Learn more.

PCP Upcoming Trips and Events

PCP Medical Ambassadors: April Trip to Congo

From April 24 to May 5, a small group of PCP Medical Ambassadors will visit Karawa Hospital and Loko Hospital to provide an Emergency Department Training course to medical colleagues.

Trip Participants:
Dr. Jerry Oliaro
Karen Kerner, RN
Dr. Evelyn Loo (PCP Board Member)
Craig Anderson, PCP Director of Medical & Health Programs

Please pray for their trip, relationship building, clear communication, and a productive time together.

Click here to help cover training and travel costs for this trip.