Mar 26, 2021 | Education, Stories, Youth
Carpe Diem means “seize the day”, and that’s just what the vice-principal of BOMCA Academy did on behalf of her students. The BOMCA Debate Squad Recently, a trio of men arrived in Akpim village and informed Nanim Nidiamaka of a debate competition for students in the...
Oct 30, 2020 | Stories, Youth
I felt sick while praying in the BOMCA Academy chapel with the Masters one evening. As we walked out of the chapel, I mentioned how I wasn’t feeling well. The children quickly gathered around and offered to pray for me. Sr. Racheal prays with children in chapel. The...
Jun 5, 2020 | Needs, Stories, Updates, Youth
I have an update about Blessing, which I’m excited to share because many have been asking about her since I first wrote! But first, let’s review her story. In April, we revealed Blessing’s need for a procedure called Triple Arthrodesis to remedy her Polio induced...
May 22, 2020 | Stories, Updates
Isaiah writes that though a mother may forsake her child, God will never abandon us (Cf. Is 49:15). This scripture came to mind as I followed the tragic story of Perpetua, a native of Akpim village where BOMCA is located and a neighbor of HEAL’s mission. Perpetua...
Mar 28, 2019 | Projects, Stories
Back in primary school, we participated in an annual sports event called the “Loretto Olympics”, named after our school. I remember long jumping, high jumping, and sprinting in hope of winning a bronze, silver, or gold medal. It was the only exposure to track and...
