I had the pleasure this week to return to a beautiful region of Kivu, located about two hours drive from Damascus: Kaziba. The location in the mountains is very picturesque (certain parts recall even Canada) and this region includes many rural communities.
In the 20s a Norwegian missionary (yes!) Of the Pentecostal church CELPA (some Tollefsen) has done much in this area (health, education and evangelical mission). A statue commemorates his memory elsewhere Muchingwa in central Kaziba.
IRC has worked for over a year in the region and provides support to community projects (through its program Tuungane). Projects as diverse as classrooms, tracks, bridges, water supply and health centers. A sum of money is transferred to the community and it chooses its priorities, manages its budget and directed his project with the help of a technician hired by IRC. A
Ngando Chilumba and I have seen previously and the construction of water reservoirs.
's visit this week has allowed me to visit a school, another water and a track in the mountains. Kaziba is a relatively rich region which has a hospital and several schools. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main economic activities.
Everywhere the scenery is beautiful and children smiling and always curious about visiting a "muzungu". The road is sometimes difficult and bridges, rather rudimentary (assembly tree trunks). We also managed to slip on one two (it rained) and we entangle.
A wheel was pinned between two stringers. It has certainly caused some delay in our visit, but the maneuvers required for the release of our jeep was very popular with locals and have probably created the entertainment of the day.
I had the pleasure this week to return to a beautiful region of Kivu, located about two hours drive from Damascus: Kaziba. The location in the mountains is very picturesque (certain parts recall even Canada) and this region includes many rural communities. 
In the 20s a Norwegian missionary (yes!) Of the Pentecostal church CELPA (some Tollefsen) has done much in this area (health, education and evangelical mission). A statue commemorates his memory elsewhere Muchingwa in central Kaziba. 
IRC has worked for over a year in the region and provides support to community projects (through its program Tuungane). Projects as diverse as classrooms, tracks, bridges, water supply and health centers. A sum of money is transferred to the community and it chooses its priorities, manages its budget and directed his project with the help of a technician hired by IRC. A 
Ngando Chilumba and I have seen previously and the construction of water reservoirs. 
's visit this week has allowed me to visit a school, another water and a track in the mountains. Kaziba is a relatively rich region which has a hospital and several schools. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main economic activities. 
Everywhere the scenery is beautiful and children smiling and always curious about visiting a "muzungu". The road is sometimes difficult and bridges, rather rudimentary (assembly tree trunks). We also managed to slip on one two (it rained) and we entangle. 
A wheel was pinned between two stringers. It has certainly caused some delay in our visit, but the maneuvers required for the release of our jeep was very popular with locals and have probably created the entertainment of the day. 
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