Tag Archives: DR Congo

In loving memory of Lyn Lusi

“Lyn Lusi was the heart of HEAL Africa” are some of the words on HEAL Africa’s blog. Caring, loving, leadership, inspiring, strong, compassionate, joyful, faithful and serving are just a few words that come to mind when  thinking of how we might describe Lyn, and yet we only met for a short amount of time....

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International Women’s Day 2012

During my travels I’m often struck by the strength, courage and ingenuity of the women that I’ve met. I have listened to stories from women that have been abused, raped and tortured, but even through these horrors they have found the strength to carry on. Some have become leaders in their communities and a source...

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CPX reports on HEAL Africa

The Cenrtre for Public Christianity has published a video featuring an interview with Stu Harris, founder of Love in Action. During the interview, Justine Toh asked Stu what it was like to visit Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and what impact meeting the patients and staff in the hospital had made. You can...

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Lyn Lusi wins Opus Prize

Congratulations Lyn Lusi, Co-founder and Program Director of HEAL Africa for winning the prestigious Opus Prize 2011. Lyn Lusi will be the recipient of US$1 million when she receives her award at a ceremony on 2 November. Lyn is an inspiring leader. We had the privilege of interviewing Lyn during the production of Love in...

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Speaking to Silence: An exhibition on communities displaced, dissidents repressed, and childhood betrayed

If I were living in Washington DC, on Friday, I would be going to see the photographic exhibition featuring the work of British born, Marcus Bleasdale, who is represented by the VII Photo Agency. Bleasdale is the recipient of many awards including UNICEF photographer of the year award, and has spent more than a decade...

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