Floods in Kinshasa: Emergency aid arrives
At the beginning of November, heavy rainfall in Kinshasa turned into a devastating disaster. The Kingabwa district, which lies along the Congo River, was severely flooded. The floodwaters destroyed houses and infrastructure and swept away the livelihoods of over 100 families.
«Caribou» - a journey through the Congo
Anita Müller, program manager at Connexio develop, is travelling to the DR Congo for the first time. She tells us what it was like in the following text.
Hope despite everything?
The list of global crises is long - the food crisis, climate crisis, war, military conflicts and a crisis of confidence in liberal-democratic countries are affecting the prospect of a better future. People in the Global South, who are struggling with numerous crises, are particularly affected. How are they faring and what glimmers of hope are visible on the horizon?
Emergency aid for people in the DR Congo
Bukavu, once a stronghold of resilience, is now in ruins. The capital of the province of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become a symbol of a forgotten crisis. While the world looks elsewhere, the people here are fighting for survival on a daily basis.
Mujinga Kashala is the first female bishop in the DR Congo
From July 10 - 13, the members of the Central Conference Middle Africa met in Kitwe, Zambia. During this time, Mujinga Kashala, the first female bishop in the DR Congo, was also elected. For our country coordinator, Blanchard Ayinza Boke, this is a great cause for celebration.
Peace grows between sweet potatoes and eggplants
In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, women are doing impressive peace work. They come from ethnic groups that are in conflict with each other. But they hoe, sow and harvest together in the fields. Connexio develop provides support.
Getting out of extreme poverty with the ABC
October 17 is the World Day to Overcome Poverty. The aim is for all people to be able to lead a life in dignity. Connexio develop is also contributing to this by helping Congolese women to learn to read and write.
Jean-Paul Dietrich at RadioChico: How does loving togetherness work?
How does "loving coexistence work in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Review of the annual conference: An evening of encounters
On June 15, not only did the Swiss national team win its first match, Connexio hope and develop also celebrated: We presented the Democratic Republic of Congo in the large community hall in Rothrist.