A strategic partnership between African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM) and Université Baptiste du Congo (UBC) is helping expand access to quality, Christ-centered higher education in Eastern Congo, bringing renewed hope to students and communities across North Kivu. Since its establishment in 2018, UBC has been equipping young men and women to become ethical, servant […]

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

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

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

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

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