These women have seen hell. Violated in unimaginable ways, stripped of their dignity, left to die. Somehow, they escaped death. Battered and broken though they are, the will to live courses through their veins. Now, they can begin to heal in a safe zone. With a little luck, they will turn their pain to power.
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This is a true story about the women of the DRC. A safe haven called City of Joy holds its opening celebration this weekend in Bukavu. To watch a video of these beautiful women in action, click here.
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linking up with The G-Man for Friday Flash 55. Tell a story in 55 words or click around and read some more.
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That is a wonderful new start for them. Good luck to everyone involved in the project
nice. i hope they do turn pain to power…that is redmption and it will bring hope to many others….
hope they do..
Raising awareness about this subject is what we need Belinda. You know that this particular subject is something I care about too. Thanks friend.
How incredible and inspiring they are. Thank you for sharing this.
Belinda….
That one guy is wearing a Packer T-Shirt!!!
The people of Wisconsin must be very giving!
Loved your 55 My Friend.
Touching story…thanks
Thanks for playing today, and have a Kick Ass Week-End…G
Ha ha! I didn’t notice that. Must be a covert campaign for worldwide support. Have a great weekend to you, our dear host.
There’s nobody stronger on the planet. Great 55!
My hope is with them to. Touching and educating 55
Belinda,today you continue to inspire, thank you.
Belinda,
I thought was a great 55!!! I liked that you told a true story and one that is pretty amazing. Not only because of what these women have endured and how they’ve come out of it, but how in so few words you’ve conveyed exactly what you said, the human “will to live.”
Well done, my friend:~)
Looks like they are already well on their way.
Great story to tell.
What a powerful 55!
Dear Belinda,
It is truly remarkable the devastation women in the Congo experience when they’re raped and then undergo a second horror when their families abandon THEM because of it. It’s heartening to see this project.
Recently I saw the amazing and touching play “Ruined” about this very topic.
Friends of mine in San Diego have formed a nonprofit called Feeding The Soul and raise lots of money for causes. One of their main causes is ending “sexual slavery”. They now have a safe house for women who have been sold into sexual slavery.
This is a pressing issue in our world. The Congolese women need our help.
Thank you so much for being one of the caring people, Belinda. You’re wonderful.
Love,
Lauren
GREAT…I am super passionate about this too! Thanks for spreading the word!!!
Melissa
What a wonderful story, Belinda.
It’s always inspiring to see the endurance of the human spirit – it invariably comes through with dignity and love.
Reminds me of the film “City of Joy” with the same name. Today, we need more such inspiring stories- all it takes is one person to show us the way.
PS Belinda – my comment above has exactly 55 words:-)