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About
Redeeming Love Ministries exists to leave a legacy of changed lives in the DRC becasue of the love of God. By providing for basic needs, and giving each child a future hope with sound schooling and instruction in the Word of God, we will see every Congolese child bloom in spirit, soul, and body
"Hello! (Habari!) I am thrilled that our paths have crossed, and you desire to learn more about Redeeming Love Ministries (RLM). With the help of our partners and friends, RLM is changing lives in Democratic Republic of Congo by supporting and nurturing the children with healthy food, proper medical care, sound schooling, community projects and the Word of God.
Redeeming Love Ministries seeks to collaborate with other nonprofit corporations to further our goals and purposes. Please reach out to us if you represent such an organization."
Julie Mapatono, Founder and President
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RLM operates exclusively for charitable and ministerial purposes. All activities performed follow the legal guidelines allowed by nonprofit profit corporations.
Our Vision
To see every Congolese child bloom in spirit, soul, and body.
Our Mission
Transform the Congo with God’s love by nurturing the children of DRC with healthy food, proper medical care, sound schooling, and the Word of God.
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Why DR Congo?
Julie was born and raised in the DRC and knows first-hand the atrocities and challenges women and children face there.
On the Map
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa. It borders nine countries: Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
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THE DRC NEEDS YOU!!
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DRC Fast Facts
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Population: 75 million
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Size: 905,000 miles2
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Climate: tropical
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Government: presidential democratic republic
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Official Language: French
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Monetary System: Congolese francs
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Religion: Christian, predominately Catholic
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Literacy Rate: 66%
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Infant Mortality Rate: 1 in 7
Overview of DR Congo Africa
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The people of the DRC represent over 200 ethnic groups, with nearly 250 languages and dialects spoken throughout the country. Kinshasa, the capital, is the second largest French-speaking city in the world.
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Since the 1960s, the Congolese have endured over two decades of armed conflict with over 5.4 million people dead due to war-related causes, making it the deadliest conflict since World War II.
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Congolese armed groups and elements of the army have a long, brutal history of recruiting child soldiers. The United Nations report at least 1,000 cases of child soldier recruitment between January 2012 and August 2013.
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The oldest national park in Africa is the Congo’s Virunga National Park. It is home to rare mountain gorillas, lions, and elephants. The park is currently under threat by the UK oil company, Soco, which has begun oil exploration there.
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In the DRC, only 1.8% of existing roads are tarred and less than 10% of the population has access to electricity today. Recently there have been pushes to improve, including the announcement of a $1 billion package from the World Bank for infrastructure.The Democratic Republic of the Congo hosts the United Nations’ largest peacekeeping mission in the world, with over 21,000 soldiers from approximately 50 different countrie
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Due mainly to the ongoing instability in the eastern part of the country, about 450,000 refugees from the DRC remain in neighboring countries, particularly Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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The DRC is among the most resource-rich countries on the planet, with an abundance of gold, tantalum, tungsten, and tin – all minerals used in electronics such as cell phones and laptops – yet it continues to have an extremely poor population.
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Tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold have been dubbed “conflict minerals.” Armed groups use the profits from sales for campaigns of violence. Some companies are becoming more accountable by tracing their supply chains.
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Former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1997, he founded a humanitarian foundation to improve the health, education and quality of life for the people in the DRC.
Our Leaders
Since April of 2012 Julie has added people who are passionate about the Congo as she is....God has brought people into her lives...
Our Friends
Julie is blessed to be loved and mentored by many leaders with these organizations.
Andrew Wommack
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Julie is a Graduate
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Pastors Darey & Karen Jolley
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Pastor Lawson Perdue
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Pastor Delron & Peggy Shirley
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