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Background: Those in eastern DR Congo have been through so much. Now Ebola threatens once again. One ministry leader in Congo wrote this week: “Since last Saturday morning, the Congolese border has been closed, and we do not know for how long. We will keep updating you as things develop. Thank you, dear friends, for…

Dear Friends and Partners, We are grateful to share a significant moment in the ministry of TransformDRC—a moment of great encouragement and strategic reflection from a recent leadership training held in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our Country Director, Marie-Jeanne Hamuli, was invited to participate alongside 12 leaders representing six…

Eighty-six women and girls who were displaced by the war in Eastern DR Congo were trained in sewing skills and gifted a sewing machine. Before the training, they were — in their own words — beggars and thieves. After the training, they are useful members of society who are respected by their communities.…

Dear Friends of TransformDRC, This week marks one year since the M23 rebel offensive reached Goma. For many in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the passage of time has not brought resolution but rather a prolonged season of uncertainty, displacement, and grief. The conflict, which intensified in late January 2025, continues to…

TransformDRC trained 50 pastors and church leaders in December to mobilize their congregations to meet social, economic, and spiritual needs in their communities. This initiative aims to foster community healing and improve leadership in a region recovering from conflict. Expected outcomes include pilot projects that use available resources to produce sustainable transformation within local…

“You are welcome here.  Implement whatever you want.  We need your kind of organization here.” – Chief of Nyiragongo Territory to Transform DRC Staff The M23 Rebel government closed all the IDP Camps in Goma and told the people living there to go back to their homes.  Prior to the fighting between the Congolese Army…

Dear Friends, “You stand with us like Moses, Aaron, and Hur did with Joshua. Each success, impact, and transformation is yours too.” – from a participant at the Women’s Conference hosted by Transform DRC. Transform DRC rejoices in God’s protection over the recent women’s gathering in Goma. Women came together to pray, learn, and encourage…

Background: The situation in Eastern Congo is dire. The M23 takeover of Goma has displaced millions, forcing them to seek refuge in schools, churches, and homes. M23 has closed the Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps, leaving many with nowhere to go. Why It Matters: Church leaders have stepped in, taking IDPs into their homes despite struggling…

Dear Friends, The recent escalation of conflict in eastern Congo has brought immense challenges to the Transform DRC team and the communities they serve. More than 2000 people lost their lives as rebels overtook Goma. Goma is a critical trade and humanitarian hub that hosted many of the close to 6.5 million people displaced in…

Dear Friends, We have been waiting, praying, and trusting in God’s faithfulness—and today, we give thanks for "daily bread" and answered prayers! Kevin received a message from Marie Jeanne (MJ), and we are relieved to share that our team in the DRC is alive and safe. Despite the challenges they face under the new government,…

It has been almost a day and a half since we lost contact with our team in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation rapidly evolves, and we are deeply concerned about their safety and well-being. We urgently need your prayers for their protection and peace in the region. When Kevin and I visited the…

I am writing to share an urgent update on the escalating crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The M23 rebel group has intensified its offensive, capturing key towns, including Sake and Minova, and is approaching Goma, a city of 2 million people.  Tragically, Major General Peter Cirimwami, the military governor of North Kivu…