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WABABA | MEN
positive masculinity:
men can end the violence too
"Because some men are unable to meet the needs of their families, they become aggressive, so their wives begin to, expect that type of behavior from them. In DRC, men are skeptical of the concept of becoming relational with women, fearing that it will place women at the top...." Read article >
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WAMAMA | WOMEN
151 women with fistula treated during medical outreach
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Women waiting outside the clinic for HEAL Africa's services.
"The man who made me pregnant when I was 23 went into the army when he learned that I suffered with fistula," cries a 35-year old woman who has suffered with a vesicovaginal fistula for the past 12 years. Read Article >
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
shifting cultural perception
to provide rehabilitation
for those with disabilities
A study done in Kirotshe in January 2014 found that people with disabilities are unaware of their rights. And in most cases, they were disregarded in their own communities. Read more >
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HAPPENINGS
international
women's day
Many of HEAL Africa's staff carry a story of suffering and of hope. With training and support, they have been able to contribute to a brighter eastern Congo through medicine and community rebuilding. On International Women's Day, some of HEAL Africa's female staff were able to sneak away and gather for a day solidarity--filled with celebration, conversation, encouragement...and a little fun.
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