Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Nouvelle Communauté de l'Espérance

Hope takes root where love leads.

Nouvelle Communauté de l'Espérance walks with war-affected families in Goma and Masisi — through prayer, education, healthcare, and relief — so that breathing becomes living again.

Goma, DR Congo

Centre Medical Bethel

Healing hands in Goma.

Confidential, 24/7 healthcare for low-income families — internal medicine, maternity, surgery, and more.

800 children, 2025

Primary & Secondary Schools

800 children, one hope.

Academics and the word of God, side by side, for 600 primary and 200 secondary pupils.

Esther Project

Livelihoods

A sewing machine. A new future.

Equipping women with skills and tools to sustain their own lives.

Congregation in prayer at an NCE church gathering

Who We Are

A hub of refuge in a land still healing.

For over three decades, communities across Eastern DRC have endured violence, displacement and insecurity. Nouvelle Communauté de l'Espérance (NCE) — the New Community of Hope — exists to answer the question so many ask: "Why am I here, breathing but not living?"

Through its founder and dedicated staff, NCE provides relief and hope, offering answers through prayer, evangelism, development, leadership and justice — transforming the community through the love of Christ.

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The Five Pillars

Five commitments, one mission.

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Prayer

Building spiritual foundations, intercession and healing for traumatized communities.

02

Evangelism

Sharing the Gospel of hope and reconciliation in war-torn areas.

03

Development

Sustainable livelihood projects, healthcare at Bethel Clinic, and community resilience programs.

04

Leadership

Training leaders in servant-leadership, ethics and community transformation.

05

Justice

Advocacy for the rights of vulnerable families, girls and children amidst insecurity.

Featured Programs

Where hope becomes hands and feet.

Centre Médical Bethel facility in Goma
Healthcare

Centre Médical Bethel

Full-service clinic in Goma providing internal medicine, pediatrics, maternity, surgery and specialised care to low-income families.

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Students gathered at an NCE primary school in Goma
Education

Primary & Secondary Schools

600 children in primary school and 200 in secondary school (2025), learning academics alongside the word of God.

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Leadership and Bible training session under a shelter
Leadership

Bible Training

Outreach and leadership training that reaches the unreachable in war zones, guiding new believers to grow in their faith.

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Esther Project graduates receiving sewing machines
Livelihoods

Esther Project

A sewing school for women — each graduate receives a sewing machine to build her own livelihood and sustain her life.

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Our Reach

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Primary Pupils (2025)
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Voices

Stories from the community.

"When our home was destroyed, NCE's team arrived the same day with food, blankets and prayer. They enrolled my three children at the local school and helped us rebuild a shelter. Today my children laugh at play again — I finally feel there is a future."

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Marie, MugungaMother & community member

"At Centre Médical Bethel we have treated mothers and newborns who would otherwise have gone without care. Donor support and training from NCE meant we could run an emergency delivery last month and both mother and baby are thriving."

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Emmanuel, RNCentre Médical Bethel staff

"After graduating from the Esther Project sewing course I set up a small tailoring stall. I now earn enough to pay school fees and feed my family — the skill changed everything for us."

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Aline, GomaEsther Project graduate

Latest

News & updates

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NCE opens classrooms for 500 more children

Construction continues on six new concrete classrooms in Goma and Masisi, expanding access to primary and secondary education.

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Centre Médical Bethel extends 24/7 care

The clinic continues to serve low-income families, providing urgent care and maternal support in Eastern DR Congo.

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Esther Project graduates receive sewing machines

New sewing machines help graduates turn their training into a sustainable livelihood for their families.

Moments

Life across our ministries.

Together

Partners in the mission

Local Church Network

Partner congregations supporting prayer, outreach, and growth in Eastern DR Congo.

Education Support Partner

Friends of NCE who invest in schools, classrooms and children's futures.

Healthcare Partner

Organizations helping Centre Médical Bethel keep care available for every family.

Relief & Development

Ministry partners providing emergency relief, housing and community rebuilding support.

Reach Us

We'd love to hear from you

Address: Mugunga AV. Mushebere, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Phone: +243 844 128 627

Email: info@ncehope.org

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