Three of the PROLASA Canada team have just returned from a 10-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Barry taught a course in Human Ecology at the University of Idjwi (UNILAI) from April 7 through 11 while Melissa, PROLASA Canada’s new Development Director was able to get to know the team in Congo and Daniel was able to address the erosion problem at the Patmos Children’s Village, do some more work with the improved stove project and he was also able to do some photo documentation of the many projects on the Island of Idjwi.

Dr. Barry teaching Human Ecology at the University of Idjwi

Sometime class would meet outdoors under the mango tree!

Melissa & Daniel visiting a School on the Island of Idjwi

Melissa meeting with a women’s association on Idjwi

Melissa greeting the ladies of Idjwi

Daniel en route to a Pygmy village

Daniel & Barry overlooking Lake Kivu

The visit was a great success and now there are many ideas that are being processed, projects that are being developped and plans being made. Keep your eye on the website for news of each of these projects.