Connexio hope supports education and solidarity projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and strengthens the work of the church.
The "Eglise Méthodiste Unie" in the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of the worldwide Methodist Church (United Methodist Church) and one of the largest Protestant churches in the country. After the USA, the church in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest Methodist church in the world. It comprises five episcopal regions (North Katanga, South Congo and Zambia, Central Congo, East Congo and Tanganyika).
The church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has developed a lively activity that benefits the entire population. In addition to the church's work, it makes an important contribution to peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
The Methodist Church in the DR Congo has grown considerably in recent years and, together with other religious communities, is often the only glimmer of hope in an everyday life otherwise characterized by poverty and instability.
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Connexio hope organizes cooperation with the various episcopal regions through a local coordinator. Blanchard Ayinza Boke has been working as country coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since October 2023. He coordinates cooperation with the episcopal regions and ensures the flow of information between the partner churches and Connexio hope. As an important task, he accompanies the partner organizations in the implementation of the various projects.
Blanchard explains the motivation for his work: "I want to improve the situation of vulnerable people - when I think about it, my heart is full of joy."
