Democratic Republic of the Congo

Contact Information

Phone: +243 975 907 441 / +243 999 296 029.

Email: drc@hopewalks.org

43%

Clubfoot Population Enrolled

16

Clinics

9,487

Enrolled Since the Program Began

1,855

Annual Clubfoot Births

Clinic List

  • Centre de Réabilitation et d’Orthopédie de Bunia
  • Centre de Rééducation et Réhabilitation Physique Béthanie d’Uvira
  • Centre pour Handicapés de Kindu
  • Centre pour Handicapés de Mangina
  • Centre pour Handicapés de Oicha
  • Centre pour Handicapés Heshima Letu de Beni
  • Centre pour Handicapés Heshima Letu de Butembo
  • HEAL Africa
  • Hôpital Général de Référence de Kayna
  • Hôpital Général de Référence de Mambowa
  • Hôpital Provincial Général de référence de Bukavu
  • Hôpital de l’Amitié Sino-Congloais de N’Djili
  • Hôpital Pédiatrique de Kalembe lembe
  • Hôpital Général de Référence de Lukonga
  • Centre de Santé de Référence Mère et enfant de Ngaba
  • Hopital Général de Référence Pédiatrique de Kimbondo

Country Staff

Bernard Uzabakiriho

Program Manager

Christian Katembo Kamavu

Clinical Program Coordinator

Omer Kambale

Clinical Program Coordinator

Vincent Semu Sikulimwenge

Counseling Program Coordinator

Ruth Assumani Madine

Program Supervisor-Kinshasa Region

Zephanie Byamungu

Part-time Counseling Program Coordinator

Dr. Simplice Vuhaka Kighoma

Medical Director

DRC Partnerships

About the Country

The third largest country in Africa, it boasts a wide variety of biodiversity and more than 200 languages are spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is rich in natural resources, which have caused strife over the years. Throughout the 19th century, more than 10 million Congolese were killed and many more were enslaved by King Leopold II of Belgium in order to collect the resources. Then, in the 1990s, large-scale conflict and several civil wars were caused by the same natural resources. 

Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been less unrest throughout the country. However, there are still many lingering effects of the years of war in the nation. Despite the difficult history of the DRC, the name of Christ is widely known throughout the nation, and 90% of Congolese call themselves Christians.   

Prayer Needs

We pray that peace would continue to be restored to the DRC, and that its government would seek the good of the people. Additionally, we continue to pray for safety for our Hope Walks staff in the DRC as they serve the children and their families.