In 2023, as the conflict temporarily settled, the local Hands at Work team in Goma began assisting the most vulnerable families in returning to Luhonga. Tragically, these efforts were abruptly halted when the war escalated once more, forcing people to flee again. Our Care Point in Luhonga is now under rebel control and is being used as their base of operations. Currently, the most vulnerable children, their families, and the Care Workers are living in the Bulengo Internal Displacement Camp, where diseases are rampant and survival comes with constant dangers. The harsh conditions of the camp have forced many children to live like street children. Yet, amid these immense challenges and seeming hopelessness, there are glimmers of hope. The Care Workers continue to serve the children faithfully. Each day, the children receive a hot, nutritious meal at the Care Point, and the Care Workers are growing both in their knowledge of Jesus and in their relationships with one another.
A Temporary Return to Luhonga