MCP 2020: Congo Helping Hands
On this page you'll find information about Group 32: Congo Helping Hands
Mission Appeal Video
Please click here to view the mission appeal video from Congo Helping Hands with English subtities
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Mission Appeal Text
Text of Mission Appeal (Word)-English
Text of Mission Appeal (Word)-Spanish
Text of Mission Appeal (PDF)-English
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Mission Appeal Images
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Donation Link
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Mission Appeal Text-English
Congo Helping Hands
Group 32, Missionary Cooperation Plan 2020
Greetings in name of the risen Christ. My name is Jeff Mullins. I'm a Catholic missionary to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I operate out of the Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in West Allis. I hope and pray that you, your family, and the people in your parish are well and healthy. Please keep your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ because His grace is sufficient!
Congo Helping Hands (CHH) is a US nonprofit and humanitarian organization operating out of Wisconsin and Indiana. CHH has been working in Congo since 2007. Over the years, we have supported schools with supplies, books, scholarships, generators, water systems and medical assistance. Also, we have worked with other Catholic organizations to install solar power systems at rural Congolese hospitals.
In the early fall of 2017, a violent conflict between the government and militia forces developed over delayed elections and the assassination of a tribal leader which resulted in over 5,000 children and adults killed, and millions were displaced. As a result, mass starvation was widespread and imminent. CHH responded with assistance to reopen two orphanages. Also, we provided emergency food for 539 families in 4 small villages serving over 5,000 people.
During this Corona virus pandemic, we provided face masks and hand washing stations for village health centers. In addition, we provided masks to the vulnerable older populations in the community. Since schools were closed for the Coronavirus pandemic, we started a large ongoing project to renovate an elementary school. This elementary school was so dangerous that most of the rooms as well as the latrines could not be used by any of the 850 students.
We are seeking funds from this mission appeal to complete renovation activities. And, in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic, we plan to supply masks and hand washing stations to 13 schools to protect teachers and students. At these 13 schools we provided school supplies at the beginning of the school year.
The Catholic Church is truly the world's church. We have a great opportunity to come together as a Catholic community and to make a real difference for our brothers and sisters. Individually, you will never know them or you will never meet but know, you are walking with them as one within Christ.
Please give generously to Congo Helping Hands. We are your eyes, hands, and feet to serve these poor and marginalized people. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mission Appeal Text-Spanish
Congo Helping Hands
Grupo 32, Cooperación Misionera 2020
Les saludamos en el nombre de Jesús Cristo. Me llamo Jeffrey Mullins. Soy un misionero católico para la República Democrática del Congo. Trabajo del parroquia de Mother of Perpetual Help en West Allis. Espero y rezo que ustedes, su familia y toda la gente en su parroquia estén sanos y salvos. ¡Que mantengan la fe en nuestro Señor, Jesús Cristo, porque la gracia de Dios es suficiente!
Congo Helping Hands (CHH) es una organización humanitaria sin ánimo de lucro que opera de Wisconsin e Indiana. CHH ha estado trabajando en Congo desde 2007. Con el paso de los años, hemos mantenido las escuelas por donaciones de suministros escolares, libros, becas, generadores de electricidad, sistemas para agua limpia y tratamientos médicos. También, hemos colaborado con otras organizaciones católicas para instalar sistemas de energía solar en los hospitales rurales congoleños.
En el otoño de 2017, un conflict violento entre el gobierno y la milicia desarrolló debido a una demora de las elecciones y el asesinato de un líder tribal. Esto resultó en más de cinco mil muertos de adultos y niños y el desplazamiento de millones. Como resultado, la hambruna masiva era extendida e inminente. CHH respondió con asistencia para reabrir dos orfanatos. También, proveímos alimentos de emergencia para quinientas treinta y nueve familias en cuatro pueblos pequeños, sirviendo más de cinco mil personas sobretodo.
Durante la pandemia del virus Corona, hemos proveído los barbijos y las estaciones para lavarse las manos para los centros de salud en los pueblos. Además, hemos proveído los barbijos para las poblaciónes ancianas muy vulnerables en las comunidades. Debido al cierre de las escuelas por la pandemia del virus Corona, hemos empezado un gran proyecto en curso para renovar una escuela primaria que ha sido tan peligrosa que los ochocientos cincuenta estudiantes no podían utilizar la mayoría de las aulas ni los retretes.
Pedimos fondos de este llamamiento misionero para realizar este proyecto de renovación y, teniendo en cuenta la pandemia del virus Corona, planeamos proveer los barbijos y las estaciones para lavarse las manos en trece escuelas para proteger a los maestros y a los estudiantes donde anteriormente hemos proveído otros suministros en el principio del año escolar.
La iglesia católica es verdaderamente la iglesia del mundo. Tenemos una gran oportunidad de juntarnos como una comunidad católica y hacer una diferencia real para nuestros hermanos. Individualmente, ustedes nunca van a conocerlos, pero de verdad, están caminando con ellos por nuestro Señor, Jesús Cristo.
Por favor, denle generosamente a Congo Helping Hands. Somos sus ojos, sus manos y sus pies para servirles a estas personas pobres y marginados. Muchas gracias por su tiempo y su consideración.