Maureen Ochieng

Author name: Maureen Ochieng

Breaking Cultural Barriers: Advancing Women’s and Girls’ Rights in Eastern Congo

On March 3, 2026, African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM), through its Peacebuilding Department and Legal Clinic, hosted an Exchange Forum on Women’s Rights at the ALARM office in Goma. The forum, themed “Women’s and Girls’ Rights in the Face of Cultural Challenges,” brought together lawyers, community leaders, and women representatives from churches to discuss […]

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Promoting Justice and Human Rights: ALARM-Congo Hosts Prison Awareness Workshop in Kindu

On February 26, 2026, African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM-Congo) organized a workshop at the Central Prison of Kindu to raise awareness about the rights of arrested and detained persons, with special attention to women and youth in conflict with the law. The session was led by Kazembe and Daniel Kilangalanga, who explained key legal

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Empowering Youth on Digital Rights: ALARM Hosts Exchange Forum in Goma

On March 4, 2026, African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM), through its Peacebuilding Department and Legal Clinic, organized a Youth Rights Exchange Forum at the ALARM office in Goma. The forum focused on the theme “Legal Protection of Youth in the Digital Age.” Facilitated by Patrick Kahatwa and Syza Mutumwa, the session brought together 25

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Investing in Pastors Who Transform Communities in Eastern DR Congo

From 21st–24th January 2026, ALARM and Église du Christ au Congo (ECC) conducted a reconciliation and leadership training for pastors serving in Rutshuru, North Kivu, one of the most conflict-affected regions in eastern DR Congo. Forty pastors from diverse denominations participated, gaining practical, faith-based tools in conflict resolution, mediation, and forgiveness. For many, this training

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Brenda Center Celebrates 18th Graduating Class with Certificates and Starter Kits

ALARM-Congo, through the Brenda Center, recently celebrated the graduation of 77 students from its nine-month tailoring and sewing program. The event brought together graduates, families, staff, local authorities, religious leaders, and partners, including the Richardson Rotary Club and Rotary Club Tumaini of Goma, who generously provided all starter kits for the graduates. The ceremony combined

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Kenyawa Women Leadership Training Program Graduation: Celebrating Three Years of Transformation

In August 2025, ALARM Kenya, in partnership with Rise Up Woman International, celebrated the graduation of 70 women leaders from the Kenyawa Women Leadership Training Program; a three-year journey that has transformed lives, churches, and communities. This graduation marked not just the completion of a program but the commissioning of a new generation of women

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Empowering Pastors Through Mentorship in Kenyawa, Kajiado County

ALARM Kenya recently hosted a one-day mentorship training for pastors and church leaders in Kenyawa, Kajiado East. This unique event was designed to strengthen men in ministry through mentorship, equipping them to lead effectively within their churches and communities. This training ran alongside the graduation of the Women Leadership Training Program, creating a powerful moment

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Food Distribution Brings Hope to Vulnerable Families in Bukavu

A spirit of unity, faith, and generosity filled the Free Methodist Church Headquarters in Bukavu as ALARM (African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries) partnered with the church to organize a food distribution event that touched the lives of many vulnerable families. This initiative was more than just a humanitarian response, it was a demonstration of what

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Empowering Faith Leaders to Champion Gender Equality in Western Uganda

In May 2025, ALARM Inc. launched a transformative Gender Equality, Reconciliation, and Partnership (GERP) training in Hoima City, Western Uganda—equipping 38 church leaders and their spouses with knowledge and tools to confront gender inequality within their churches and communities. This groundbreaking three-day workshop, held from May 6–8, brought together pastors, pastresses, and church influencers—many of

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GENDER, EQUALITY, RECONCILIATION AND PARTNERSHIP (GERP) PASTORS AND LEADERS TRAINING IN IMARORO WARD

ALARM Kenya conducted three days of Gender, Equality, Reconciliation, and Partnership (GERP) training to pastors and leaders in Imaroro Ward, Mashuru Sub County, Kajiado County.  The training aimed to increase leaders’ capacity to address gender, equality, reconciliation, and partnership challenges in their churches and communities. The cohort consisted of 46 pastors and leaders from 15

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