On a hill between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem stands a village that is an oasis of peace. Its dual name Nevé Shalom – Wahat al-Salam respects the two communities that live there, one Hebrew and one Arabic, in a land where peace has been wanting for more than seventy years. The name Nevé Shalom– Wahat …
Israel: Nevé Shalom – Wahat al-Salam, an oasis of peace Read More »
Every two hours a woman disappears due to gender violence and human trafficking. Sister Benjamine Kimala Nanga, a Comboni missionary from Chad works for the prevention and reporting of human trafficking. We met Sister Benjamine in the outskirts of Lima at a place called Pueblo Libre. She told us: “I am part of the Kawsay …
Peru: Against human trafficking during the Covid-19 pandemic Read More »
He is a Ugandan Comboni missionary priest working in the Central African Republic. “At a certain point I was not scared anymore, and the people became a part of me and I became part of them”. Fr. Moses shares his missionary experience. Fr. Moses was born at Morulem Health Centre on May 1st, 1979 and …
Fr. Moses Otti, from Uganda to war-torn Central African Republic (CAR) Read More »
Long, long ago, in the region where you see the lake, there was a wide plain where many tribes lived who had large herds of oxen and goats. In this plain was a very large village. As was the custom in those days, all the houses of this village were surrounded by tall hedges with …
Short of water and housing, with spreading criminality and a pandemic that seems difficult to bring to a halt, Nairobi is in search of a ray of light. With its lively underground scene fed by a young, dynamic society and a futuristic smart city plan, the Kenyan capital is trying to quench its thirst for …
It may be a small place but Tumaco, in the south west of the country has an importance on the world stage: the city is the largest producer of coca with 19,546 hectares under cultivation, 11% of the country’s production. However, in recent years it has held the dubious record of the city with the …
Colombia: Dreaming of a land free of the drug trade Read More »
After ten years since the declaration of independence, South Sudan continues to suffer the drama of civil war. Reconciliation between various ethnic groups has become an important task for the churches in South Sudan. The commitment of Comboni Missionaries among the Nuer ethnic group. The Comboni Missionaries were invited in 1998 by the Bishop of …
From Africa to Latin America. Continuing her studies in Texas (United States), Congolese Sr. Isabelle tells the story of her vocation. I was born in Kinshasa (DRC) and, since my father was a forestry engineer, I spent my childhood in different parts of the country. I met the Comboni Sisters in 2001 when I was …
Sr. Isabelle Kahambu Valinande – Living with the people Read More »
Long ago, Nile Crocodile was in charge of all the water creatures, and it was his duty to ensure their well-being. So, one year, when no storm clouds formed and the land was ravaged by drought, Crocodile grew worried about the animals, as drinking water had become scarce. When the river became a dry sandy …
Moringa is a well-known tree in many parts of Ghana and the rest of West Africa. Besides many other uses, soup or stew is often prepared with its leaves. It has suddenly caught the public eye, especially since producers have described it as the most nutritious plant on earth. This lucrative tree grows in many …
Ghana: Moringa, the most nutritious plant on earth Read More »
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