Together, we can transform fear into hope and rebuild shattered lives.
Shelter of Hope: Supporting Congo Refugees
"Shelter of Hope" is a compassionate outreach initiative led by Pastor Lawrence Lumu from Busia God's Property Church in Busia, Uganda, to provide displaced Congolese refugees with essential support, love, and care. The church has opened its doors to these refugees, offering them a safe haven and a nurturing environment. Together, we aim to help families find stability, security, and a renewed sense of belonging in a foreign land.
Our Goal: To offer emergency shelter, nutrition, and educational opportunities to Congolese refugees seeking a brighter future.
How You Can Help: Your support helps provide life-saving aid, from nutritious meals and warm blankets to educational programs that empower children and adults.
Join us in this mission to restore hope and dignity to those who need it most.
Displacement of Congolese Refugees in Busia, Uganda
The ongoing conflict and instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forced thousands to flee their homes in search of safety. Many have found refuge in Busia, a border town in Uganda. Here, God's Property Church hosts these displaced Congolese refugees, offering shelter, compassion, and care.
Driven by armed conflicts, ethnic violence, and political instability, these families have crossed the border seeking a secure environment where they can rebuild their lives. However, they face immense challenges, including lack of food, healthcare, and education.
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Refugees' Pleas Ignored by Authorities
This footage shows the harrowing experience of Congolese refugees being displaced by police from God's Property Church. Refugees, many of whom have walked from distant regions like Burundi, plead with the authorities to let them stay. The video highlights the emotional turmoil and confusion as the police ignore their pleas, forcing them into a precarious situation with no clear resolution in sight. These families, already burdened by the trauma of displacement, now face an uncertain future, left vulnerable and without a safe haven. Their desperate cries underscore the urgent need for compassion and intervention to address this humanitarian crisis.
Forced Removal
Police forcibly remove Congolese refugees from God's Property Church in Busia, Uganda. Despite the church's efforts to provide sanctuary, authorities have intervened, leading to chaotic and heart-wrenching moments as families are torn from the only safe haven they have known. The video captures the fear and desperation in the eyes of the refugees as they are pushed towards an uncertain future.
These displaced individuals, having walked from regions like Burundi, seek refuge at the church only to face further displacement. The fear in their eyes speaks volumes about the terror they have left behind and their uncertainty about the future.
