DR Congo: training programmes
We give thanks for people taking part in CMS-Africa’s training programmes, including women’s empowerment training and 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy, training for young people looking to fulfil their potential). Jeff Sikabwe, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator in DR Congo, shares that women’s saving groups and young people who have completed 3D training are engaged in various sectors […]
Hope from the Edges August 2025
Watch our latest stories of what God is doing in Nepal, DR Congo and the UK.
DR Congo: attack in Komanda
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga has shared that an Islamist rebel group killed more than 40 people (including nine children) in Komanda at the beginning of this week. Most of those who lost their lives were taking part in a night vigil at a church. Komanda is only 73 kilometres from Bunia, where Bisoke runs a […]
DR Congo: peace for a nation
It is now two months since the war came to Kasenyi, close to the peace centre run by local partner Bisoke Balikenga in Bunia. More lives have been lost and more people have been displaced and arrived at the peace centre. Bisoke writes, “We never know if the war can reach Bunia. Many people have […]
DR Congo: ongoing critical situation
“It is now more than four months since M23 rebels took the city of Goma with the help of the Rwandan army,” writes mission partner and Bishop of Goma, Martin Gordon. We give thanks for CMS supporters’ generous response to our emergency appeal for DR Congo, which has made it possible to reach 10,000 victims […]
DR Congo: 10,000 victims of violence reached
A generous emergency response by CMS supporters helped local Christians meet the need
Democratic Republic of Congo: Rooted in Jesus
Local partner Etsegeri Emmanuel supports discipleship throughout the Diocese of Aru using Rooted in Jesus, a basic discipleship course, to equip Christians across the diocese to live out their faith. Pray for all those currently doing the Rooted in Jesus course to grow in their faith and be inspired to share Jesus with others.
God’s love for Goma
The CMS family responded generously to our emergency appeal for DRC. What’s been done, what is the situation now and what does the future hold?
