VOICES

Video by Chad Kremer of Zuiderkruis Productions

Lisa McManus writes:

Watercolor artist Pamela Alderman was so moved by the stories of Congolese refugees resettling in Michigan that she couldn’t walk away. When she tried to talk about it with her friends, she learned that nobody knew that six million had died and over two million women have been raped and mutilated. And the saddest part is that it’s still going on today.

Courage Ablaze is a presentation designed to raise awareness of the war on innocent civilians in Eastern DR Congo, particularly on women. Kizombo Kalumbula, the executive director of International Berean Ministries, presents the reasons for the conflict and the complex history of the region. Pamela shares the tragic stories of Congolese women that she has recorded in word and portraits and demonstrates our connection to the troubles.

If you’re interested in hosting Courage Ablaze to bring awareness to the fact that the violence continues in our time, please email Lisa McManus.