HEAL Africa

Love in Action: HEAL Africa

In the Democratic Republic of Congo over the last twenty years, six million men, women and children have died as a result of civil wars, ongoing violent conflict and the poverty, disease and injuries that followed. Adding to DR Congo’s grim legacy of exploitation, these recent events brought the nation to its knees. But amidst this tragic loss of life, hope still lives. Love in Action: HEAL Africa tells the remarkable story of a thriving development partnership between CNEC Australia and HEAL Africa, a Congolese-led NGO. With a mixture of inspiring stories and stunning photography, this book shows how the people of CNEC and HEAL Africa are working together to provide healing, health and a brighter future for thousands of individuals, families and communities right across eastern DR Congo. This transformative work is truly bringing healing to a nation.

About CNEC Partners International?

CNEC is an Australian not-for-profit organisation and an endorsing agency of Micah Challenge.

Essentially a fund-raising agency, CNEC supports a range of locally-based Christian partners in developing regions, helping them achieve a vision to bring ongoing spiritual, physical and social transformation to their own people.

CNEC’s dream is to see our world be transformed through thousands of visionary Christian partnerships, drawing people together across cultures and continents.

To realise this vision CNEC have made it their mission to bring Australians together to involve them in resourcing, enabling and encouraging our local partners. Working together to share and demonstrate God’s love in Christ – a love which transforms individuals and their communities.

CNEC currently support 21 International charity partners, across 11 different countries.

About HEAL Africa?

HEAL Africa is a Congolese NGO providing pioneering hospital and community development work to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. HEAL’s work is designed to identify and address the root causes of illness and poverty in this war-scarred country, and provide a beacon of hope for the region. HEAL’s multiple programs provide holistic care including physical, spiritual and social healing.

How has this book project been financed?

The finances required to produce the book have been generously provided by Sonic Healthcare. Money that is raised from the sale of Love in Action: HEAL Africa will go towards supporting HEAL’s orthopaedic paediatric training program.

What are the goals for the book project?

To launch the availability of this exciting new book a launch event is being planned where it is hoped that the majority of the initial 1,000 books printed will be sold and distributed. Beyond the financial achievement raised via the sale of the book and additional fundraising activities during the launch event, Love in Action – HEAL Africa will also help CNEC raise awareness of the pressing needs in DR Congo and inspire new partners to join and support HEAL’s efforts as they work to bring change.

How can you get involved?

Love in Action – HEAL Africa is a celebration of partnership, and in particular a between Australians and Congolese. A launch celebration is planned for Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney, with the first of these events planned for Friday 2 December 2011 at 45 Melville Street, Hobart, Tasmania. If you would like to attend the Hobart event please RSVP via our Facebook page.

What will happen at the launch celebration?

In Australia we have a wonderful mix of people from all around the world including the continent of Africa. During this event we will celebrate the diversity of our community with a particular focus on Africa through the lens of DR Congo. We will enjoy creative arts including live music and photography from DR Congo. It will be a social gathering including some live talks and video insight from HEAL Africa, Goma, DR Congo.

When can I get hold of Love in Action – HEAL Africa?

Could this be the most anticipated product since the iPhone? The good news is the slow boat from China is expected to arrive any day now, and you can preorder your copy today.