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In late January, rebel group M23 violently seized control of Goma, a city located on the Rwandan border in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several weeks later, locals are still grappling with the devastating consequences of the brutal assault. Sr. Matilda Dungdung, from the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk, provided Sisters Rising Worldwide with an account […]
When rebels attacked Lhubiriha Secondary School near the Congo border, at least 41 people were brutally murdered, including 38 students who were burned beyond recognition, shot, or hacked to death. Six students were abducted, their fate unknown. Amidst this horrific tragedy, Sr. Margaret Birra and the Sisters at Daughters of Saint Theresa of the Child […]
Sister Swapna updates us on the impact of SRW’s aid after flooding devastated an area of her home country. When Tropical Cyclone Remal tore through India’s Cachar district in May 2024, over 500 families were left devastated. Flanked by multiple waterways, Cachar’s farmland, homes, schools and stores were swallowed by floodwaters. With no electricity, and […]
Crisis Alert: Sisters Rising Worldwide is currently facing three significant crises that urgently need our support. Despite the immense challenges, these communities’ resilience shines through, but they need immediate assistance to rebuild and recover. Read below to learn more and see how you can help. Together, we can make a difference and help these communities […]
Assam is currently facing its second spell of severe flooding since June 20th, following the first spell in late May 2024. Continuous heavy rains have intensified the situation, causing widespread devastation in the Cachar districts, especially in villages near the Bangladesh border. Floodwaters have reached up to 10 feet, leading to severe waterlogging and slow […]
The Problem: Since the summer of 2018 Haiti has been in a severe political crisis with the situation spiraling downward from day to day. Charitable organizations can no longer assist due to the widespread danger and violence in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and the extremity of its poverty has gravely […]
***Campaign Update: We did it! Thanks to our amazing donors, we were able to raise more than $2,500 for Sister Remya’s community. Those funds will be used to purchase much-needed basic living resources such as food, clothing and toiletries. A thank you message from Sister Remya: Program Details Sister Remya Thomas of St. Joseph’s Sevasadan […]
