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1955 - Present / Congo

Denis Mukwege

A Doctor’s fight for healing and justice

In eastern Congo, Denis Mukwege built a hospital to help women give birth safely. When war brought terrible violence to his patients, he learned that healing wounds also meant demanding justice.

Denis Mukwege

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01A Promise to Heal3 min
02A Hospital in the Storm3 min
03Healing Needs Justice3 min

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