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 […]

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

On April 28–29, 2025, ALARM-Congo’s Peacebuilding Department conducted a transformative trauma healing and peacebuilding workshop for 34 participants—comprising lawyers and church leaders—in Bukavu, South Kivu. Held at the 26th Free Methodist Church, the training addressed the growing need for psychological support in a region heavily affected by conflict and insecurity. Using the Bible and a

In a milestone event for family cohesion and legal empowerment, ALARM-Congo, through its Peacebuilding Department, organized a civil marriage legalization ceremony for 30 pastoral couples in the city of Kindu. Held at the National Railway Company Hall (SNCC), this transformative event responded to a growing need for clarity and legality in marital unions, especially within

ALARM Congo continues to provide support to vulnerable community members and children by providing legal aid to those who are imprisoned and left without access to a fair trial. In January, the Congo Legal Aid Clinic assisted a lady named Dorcas in her acquittal and reunification process, supported 4 underaged children in their reunification, assisted

Our dedicated and faithful ALARM Congo staff members, Revered Marie-Jeanne (Country Director) and Reverend Theophile (Servant Leadership Coordinator), were recognized and honored for their impact in the DR Congo communities. Reverend Marie-Jeanne and Theo were selected among others and were honored with the Honoris Causa award. We are so incredibly proud of our ALARM Africa staff and

We are so excited for and proud of the 14th class of Brenda tailoring students who officially graduated from the tailoring school on January 28th. This graduation was held in partnership with Rise Up Woman International who has come alongside this group of future tailors to support them and champion them in their future careers. 70

Reverend Theo led 2 General Leadership Conferences in the Rutshuru territory. One of the conferences was for pastors specifically and the other was for the entire congregation. The Rutshuru territory is known for its violence including lootings, killings, kidnappings, and rape. This community has historically been marked by trauma and fear. As Revered Theo spoke to

ALARM in partnership with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Congo (UNSMC) held a Gender Awareness Conference to provide trauma healing and gender awareness to both women and men. During this conference, the facilitators taught what the Bible says about gender, the role both men and women have to play in gender matters, and the importance

On October 1st-2nd, ALARM DR Congo facilitated a General Youth Conference to develop young leaders to understand their impact on families, churches, and nations. As Reverend Theo, the DR Congo Coordinator of Servant Leadership taught these youth, he referenced young Biblical characters and how they demonstrated bravery, trust in God, and hard work. Reverend Theo