Homeless Ministry, Congo

AFRICA

Homeless Ministry, CongoDESCRIPTION: In the city of Bukavu and surrounding villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, people live in severe poverty. There are few roads, and little clean water or electricity. Life is especially hard in the rural areas where violence and abuse of women and children is common. More than 3000 homeless children…

Forsaken Children, Ethiopia

AFRICA

Forsaken Children, EthiopiaDESCRIPTION: In Ethiopia, there are an estimated 100,000 children living on the streets of the capital city, Addis Ababa. There are many reasons for this—from family breakdown to the promise of a better life in the city. Regardless, children living on the streets are extremely vulnerable—drawn to drugs, in danger of being trafficked,…