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...
Mar 10, 2021 | Updates, Youth
Waking up in the middle of the night in a convent in a tiny village in Cameroon, I walked down a dark hallway with hands stretched out to feel for any invisible hard edges. I made it to the chapel door, entered, and knelt in a pew seeing nothing except a flickering...
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...
Apr 9, 2020 | Appeal, Needs, Updates, Youth
Only a week ago we asked you to help provide funds for foot surgery for a 15-year-old girl named Blessing. Well, your response has been generous. Within a few days, HEAL members donated the $8,000 needed! Now Blessing can look forward toward walking normally after...
Oct 19, 2019 | Updates, Youth
In Umuagwu village, the home of MENPS, a recent outbreak of violence has instilled fear in many indigenous families and their children. A new cult comprised of local at risk youths has carried out various nefarious operations, including kidnappings, in Umuagwu. Nick...
