Stony Run Forum: Updates from Friends Women's Association and African Great Lakes Initiative
Parfaite Ntahuba, Coordinator of the Friends Women’s Association (FWA), and David Bucura, Coordinator of the African Great Lakes Initiative of Friends Peace Teams, joined us on June 1 for a Forum to share updates on their current projects. A recording of the event is embedded to the right.
Key Discussions from the Event
Parfaite Ntahuba shared plans for a women’s empowerment center and detailed efforts to support 30,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This support includes
providing essential needs such as food, safe shelter, clothing, medical care, and trauma healing. She also discussed FWA’s potential partnership with Nonviolent Peaceforce, which aims to enhance refugee protection.
David Bucura provided valuable insights into current events in Burundi and the surrounding region. His perspective offered a broader understanding of the challenges and urgent needs in the area.
How to Support These Programs
You can make donations supporting these groups on the Stony Run web page (choose the fund by using the drop down menu) or by donating directly to Friends Women's Association or African Great Lakes Initiative.
If you have any questions, please contact the Stony Run Office or Rosalie Dance or Sandi Morton.