Despite the savior-esque name of this organization, I really like the idea behind their work. They’re Congolese founded and run and only have a four-person staff in the States.
From their About Section:
“Recognizing that health problems are the visible symptoms of greater societal ills, HEAL Africa made a commitment to not just improve healthcare, but to tackle these issues at the individual community level. HEAL Africa works with committees of local village and religious leaders (Nehemiah Committees) to develop plans to care for the area’s vulnerable populations through:
- Training rural healthcare professionals
- HIV AIDS prevention and treatment programs
- Public education about the law and human rights
- Micro-grants and collective insurance
- Widows and orphans support structures
- Community reconciliation efforts
Our mission is to provide holistic care for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo: training health professionals, strengthening social activists and providing physical, spiritual and social healing.”
This excites me and, along with previously mentioned Educate! and (link), really restores my faith in NGO’s.
