The violence in DR Congo has to stop. We know that the problems there seem overwhelming, too big to fix and you may be feeling like there’s nothing that you can do to help, but we’re here to tell you that is not the case. You can help in three ways – by praying for the DR Congo, sharing what you have learned and donating your time or money. By no means do we think that the crisis in DR Congo can be solved in “three easy steps,” but this is where we are choosing to start.
We believe that prayer is the beginning of healing for DR Congo. You can start by praying for God’s provision in DR Congo - for safety, food, clean water, housing and medical supplies for those in need.
- Pray for healing for the families, women and children who have been victimized by these horrible acts of violence – pray for physical, emotional and spiritual healing for everyone touched by the tragic circumstances there.
- Pray for those responsible for the violence and unrest in DR Congo, that their hearts will be softened and that their eyes will be opened to the damage they are causing to society.
- Pray for the Congolese government and leaders, that they will recognize the needs of their people and make every effort to protect them and provide infrastructure that will take care of their basic needs.
- Pray for those serving the needy in DR Congo, both native Congolese and those serving from abroad – pray for safety, wisdom and courage for them as they put themselves in harm’s way to make a difference.
The world is largely unaware of the tragedy in the DR Congo. Aside from the occasional news coverage of the war or elections, the continuing violence, especially against women and girls, hasn’t made it onto most of our radars.
By educating yourself about the gravity of the situation, you can be a voice for the Congolese people. Tell your family and friends about what’s happening there, include a link to www.congocast.org on your blog or myspace page – the more people who know about the horrors these women face, the sooner the crisis can be stopped.
Robin and Wendy chose to donate their time and serve as interns with Answering the Call, an international missions organization that helps equip and encourage native pastors as well as provide care and relief to the poor, orphaned and needy. You can contribute your time or money to make a difference as well - one way is to help is to support The Julie Project.
Julie is a three year-old congolese girl who was raped and shot in the genitals when her village was attacked. To learn more about her story, the project that it inspired, and how you can get involved, click here.