HEAL Partners with Pro-Life Ministry 40 Days for Life

Aug 30, 2014 | About

The “L” in HEAL stands for LIFE. Vice President of HEAL, and Founder of the Compassionate Home, Leo Okonkwo, believes strongly in the innate dignity of each human life, made in the Imago Dei (Gen. 1:26-27).   If he didn’t, he wouldn’t have dedicated his life and...

See the Joy in HEAL’s New Video

Aug 14, 2014 | About

Over the past several weeks, I have shared my experiences of the HEAL mission in Nigeria.  As a result, I hope that you now better understand the core purpose of our mission and also realize that we are an organization worthy of your trust and support.    Before I...

“Welcome, White Man!”

Jul 8, 2014 | About, Mission Journey

I traveled to Nigeria to meet the orphans and widows whom HEAL serves and the missionary brothers and sisters who provide our services. So, after staying the first night at Leo’s home in Mbaise village, we embarked from there to the Compassionate Home School, located...

Future Sisters and Brothers, Future Educators!

Apr 20, 2014 | About

Education for orphans is a primary focus for us at HEAL. With 70 children living and learning at our home school in Nigeria, we need assistance in order to improve both their learning environment and their teachers’ qualifications. By completing our new...

Faces: Meet Blessing

Jan 30, 2014 | About

BLESSING AGUGOM Miss Blessing Agugom is four years old.  Since her father died when she was 4 years old, her mother has been unable to care for her and her older brother, who is 8 years old. The Compassionate Home has been responsible for her well-being and schooling....