Hand of Hope in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Population: 77,433,744 - ranks 19th worldwide
Literacy: 89.9%
Official Language: French and English
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area - 2,345,410 sq. km. Contains vast Central African rainforest

Disaster Relief

2008: Hand of Hope provided a container shipment to aid in relief during the Congo Conflict.

Feeding Programs

Hand of Hope has served over 400 thousand meals through feeding programs in this country.

Medical and Dental Missions

In partnership with the Nairobi Lighthouse Church, Hand of Hope helped purchase a sonogram machine for a local Congo hospital.

Partnership

Hand of Hope has partnered with organizations to send aid that included clothing, furniture and much needed supplies to assist people in war-torn areas.

Television and Radio

Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life television show is available in French and English throughout much of the country, and radio programs are available in Swahili and French in select areas across the country.