Church Supports Families Affected by War in Congo

Volunteers from the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s Disaster Management Office in the East Congo Episcopal Area supervise the sorting and distribution of food in the courtyard of Amani Parish in Goma, Congo. The monthly assistance program provided aid to 300 vulnerable United Methodist households affected by armed conflict in North Kivu. Photo by Jolie Shabani Mulebinge, UM News.

GOMA, Congo | UMCOR, working through its Disaster Management Office in the East Congo Episcopal Area, gave monthly food kits to 300 vulnerable United Methodist households in Goma over six months and a church orphanage housing 22 children received separate food support. Working with local church leaders to find the most vulnerable families, the UMCOR support helped to restore some stability and dignity even though needs in health, education, and clean water remain high.

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