Uvira is still bleeding quietly. Not always through gunfire, though that still echoes too often, but through exhaustion, fear, and the slow erosion of hope. Markets open late. Children learn to distinguish silence from danger. Mothers calculate every journey, every nightfall. In Uvira today, insecurity is not an event; it is a condition. And yet, far from our hills and our lake, far from the cracked roads and overcrowded health centers, hands were shaken in Washington, D.C., in 2025 . An...

When I think about the power of change, I often reflect on the quiet strength found in communities where women rise to lead. It is in these moments of local leadership empowerment that I see the seeds of transformation taking root. Across the Democratic Republic of Congo, women are stepping forward, not just as participants but as architects of their futures. Their journeys inspire me deeply, and I want to share some thoughts on how nurturing leadership at the grassroots level can create...

Introduction In the humanitarian and development world, few dynamics are as complex and often misunderstood as the relationship between country programs and regional offices. Each operates within a distinct reality: one grounded in immediate program delivery, the other in strategic oversight and compliance. Beyond these operational contrasts lies another layer that is often overlooked: culture. When regional offices are based in the United States and manage programs across Africa, differences...