This will be my last post. We leave tomorrow at 8am to meet with the Chaplain of the Police here in Goma. And then at 11 we have to catch a bus to the airport in Rwanda. 3 hours of winding roads. gulp.

Today was great. We met with Camille's mentees'(I think here were about 12) and shared the Sons of Congo vision with them. This was the first crowd who were mostly youth. They had some good ideas on how to reach the youth.

In the Afternoon we were with a passionate group of 20 local nonprofit leaders. It was good to visit with them and also very hard. To hear these people say how the sexual violence has reached a level that is incomprehensible...beyond their understanding...they don't know what to do. the trauma that sometimes they take on just working with this group of people... They related stories and opinions. Different strategies that have been attempted and why they didn't work etc... They all were very grateful for the Sons of Congo Intiative. They said, "We have foresaken men!"

Lastly we met with General of the Police here in Goma. We had a riveting conversation. Much was said of which I can share with you in person. I can say that they have formed a group of trained police to fight sexual violence. It is a beginning. They are only 30 people. He has given us an open door to us as well to train and work with their police.

Well. I've asked Pastor Kasareka to say the last words:

"I am so thankful. This is my first ministry trip and it has been a blessing. I appreciate the prayers and the support that everybody gave us. Greetings! See you soon.

The Sons of Congo team.