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Rachel Balia

ReachGlobal

Rachel Balia has served as EFCA GlobalFingerprints Congo coordinator since 2005 and has been part of ReachGlobal since 1982. She and her husband, Gilbert, live in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Extending ministries

Provision in the Impossible

Supplies for children were held en route to Congo. A ReachGlobal worker fought to reclaim them.

Rachel Balia
July 1, 2021
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Reaching all people

I Want Others to See That I Am a Person Too

When one boy learns about God’s promises to him, his life is transformed

Rachel Balia
October 30, 2019

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Extending ministries

The Life-Giving Promise of a Home

Caring for children with special needs in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Rachel Balia
October 16, 2018

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Extending ministries

Their Eyes Will See the Glory

Life-changing surgeries for children in Congo

Rachel Balia
November 17, 2017

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Making disciples

A story of Hope in Congo!

Rachel Balia
March 31, 2016

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Making disciples

Send Some Lingala Love

Rachel Balia
March 25, 2013

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