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March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Day 60: Glasses

Argentine got glasses for the first time! It is funny how much glasses can change a person's appearance!

February 13, 2018February 20, 2018

Day 24: “The bullets are crying loudly these days.” Riziki That is the literal translation to say there is a lot of shooting these days in Goma. Riiki sends this heartbreaking message along with this... Read More

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018

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Day 21: playing

Day 21: “We took the boys to a children’s group. They were teaching the children songs but Joachim was so excited about all the toys that he wouldn’t stop playing.” Mapendo

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018

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Day 20: No Words

Day 20: (Mapendo sent this photo with no accompanying quote. Perhaps she thought the photo speaks for itself!). How would you caption it? Mapendo and Argentine have now been in Athabasca for a month and... Read More

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

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Hallelujah

Have you ever found yourself somewhere you didn't know the language? Or struggled for words to communicate with someone from somewhere else? There is often a pause. And a deer in the head lights look. And then...And then what happened next? Leave a comment and tell us your story of a time you connected beyond... Read More

January 7, 2018January 7, 2018

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Singing after arriving in Canada!

This is Argentine, Mapendo and family shortly after arriving in Canada. Their singing needs no further introduction. Enjoy. For the 5 minute, uncut version of the video (including a number of different songs plus some... Read More

January 3, 2018January 7, 2018

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Mungu wetu video

This is a short clip of Argentine singing "Mungu Wetu wa Ajabu" (Our God of Wonders"). To hear the full song and get the lyrics in English and Spanish please join our community at www.patreon.com/congovoices. ... Read More

December 10, 2017January 7, 2018

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Argentine touching snow Video

This is Argentine's first time touching snow! She loved it! And immediately threw a snowball at me! Listen for her laugh at the end of the clip!