More
| |||||||
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|
More Pictures from Congo
While in Congo in 2004, we were transported in a Land Rover on loan from the charity, Caritas. Walter was our driver and served us wonderfully. To be a driver in the third world, it is not enough to be skilled at handling the vehicle. It is also necessary to be a skilful mechanic - there are no call out rescue services.
Because of the desperate troubles in the north and east of Congo (about 4 million people have been killed over the last few years) a massive number of refugee families have fled to the safer south. Lubumbashi had an influx of about 20,000 refugees but, in just a couple of years, it has housed nearly all of them. This picture is in a suburb showing recently built houses.
Anne and Martina chat with one of the very welcoming Carmelites.
A group of the very friendly local children at the gate of the Carmelite Centre.
For a majority of people in Congo, water is not on tap and has to be fetched. These two delightful ladies happily carried theirs.
Walter, our trusty driver.
These boys are being cared for at the Centre for Street Boys in Lubumbashi.
Making friends with local families in Lubumbashi.
Another photo of boys being cared for at the Centre for Street Boys in Lubumbashi.
Homes for refugee families.
The sisters regarded European clothing a bit too drab. Made to measure colourful clothing was generously supplied.
Washing being done at the local stream.
The Congolese are great people and deserve a much better deal than they get at present. Things are improving but there is much more to be done.
Anne.
A water tower in readiness for connection to piped water.
Charles quickly captivated the interest of the children wherever he went with his delightful magic tricks.
Charles performing magic for the children.
