I wanted to give you a quick update on the situation around our primary all girls school and our sewing school.

The village where our schools are is fairly calm, although the high costs of food and fear are taking a toll on local residents.

The students at our all girls’ school have been back in school for almost two weeks. The girls, their families, and our staff are all safe from the violence and looters who came through here last month but the situation seems to change daily.

We will send updates as this situation progresses. Please keep Gorethy, her family, our students and staff, as well as all the people of Eastern Congo in your thoughts and prayers. And please spread word about this tragic situation.

Our emergency fundraiser is wrapping up on Sunday. As always, we appreciate your help and continued support. You can donate here (through Facebook) and here (through our website).

Many thanks for all the ways you lift up the women and girls of Eastern Congo.

Dawn McMullan
Chair of the Board of Directors