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Living Stones: An Agricultural Branch of HEAL AfricaHealth and food are two driving forces that every family faces in eastern Congo. 90% of the rural people in northeastern Congo are subsistence farmers who survive on what they can grow. War disrupts the growing cycle for farmers, leaving families without an adequate food supply. To restore quality health, one must simultaneously address nutrition and food production. Without sustainable farming, there is no future. Without peace there is no farming. Living Stones, or “Mawe Hai” in Swahili, is a special agricultural branch of HEAL Africa. Northeastern Congo is a rich agricultural area. This innovative program for food security introduces new farming techniques and seeds to improve food production for consumption and for profit. Increased production and profits enable local Nehemiah Committees to care for vulnerable populations in the community. Through its seed multiplication center, Living Stones also promotes reforestation and the growing of medicinal plants such as artemesia, neem, aloe, and cassia. What Difference has it Made?
Imagine the joy of a widow caring for chickens, or rabbits. She now has a source of protein and an income, which she can use to send her children to school. A few rabbits can make a huge difference to a small family in Congo. Share HEAL Africa with your friends. |
Our Mission Providing holistic care including physical, spiritual and social healing for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo; training for health professionals; support to strengthen communities; encouragement for women in community leadership roles; and support for education and vocational training. Copyright © 2011 HEAL Africa is a registered 501(c)(3) charity | EIN#20-4104936 All Rights Reserved. |