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In January 2017, Neelley Hicks began Harper Hill Global to serve as a communications-for-the-common good-agency. Gifts to Harper Hill Global are tax-deductible.

Founded by Neelley Hicks, Harper Hill Global creates communication solutions to improve lives and alleviate human suffering - especially in parts of the world with limited access to Internet and electricity. The inaugural project is with Congo Women Arise – a program of the East Congo, California-Pacific, Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church – combating stigma th

rough the Mama Lynn Center in Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Harper Hill Global extended the UMC program by developing a communications campaign for combating stigma throughout the East Congo episcopal region. Harper Hill Global has provided ICT4D education through scholarships in Zimbabwe, Cote d'Ivoire and DRCongo to TechChange - the premier online learning experience for those engaged in technology for social change. Harper Hill has also provided one-on-one training sessions to individuals throughout Africa. For more information, go to www.harperhill.global.

08/25/2026

If you missed the Triumph Over Trauma podcast where founder Rev. N. Neelley Hicks was interviewed by Rev. Debbie Dellinger of Caring Conversations Podcast, it is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5otfIKoyf4

Trauma comes in many forms and can have severe, long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities.

Rev. Neelley Hicks is the founder and content developer for Harper Hill Global. Triumph Over Trauma is one of her centerpiece programs. It has been taught all over the world to help stop the stigma and suffering of individuals who have fallen victim to r**e, abuse, and other types of traumas.

Volunteer facilitators are trained and equipped to lead a group in a creative, faith-affirming way, in order to offer care and healing to those in need. Learn more at https://harperhill.global. You can also find her resources at https://thecaringcongregation.com/resources. Enjoy the podcast!

08/18/2026

Improve the quality of your life, lessen anxiety and depression, and more by attending Harper Hill Global events! You can reach your goals and overcome obstacles through these classes, and you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your home.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon CST for Reframe Your Life, an online class conducted by award-winning author p.m. terrell, who will show you how to reframe your life’s narrative. Learn how to draw on your past experiences to overcome obstacles, find healing, and craft a deeply inspiring path forward. For more information, visit https://www.harperhill.global/event-details/reframe-your-life

Multiple dates are available for Triumph over Trauma, a transformative journey toward healing and resilience. This series offers a safe space to explore the impact of trauma and discover practical tools for a healthier, more vibrant life. You can join us online or in person. For more information and a list of dates, visit https://www.harperhill.global/event-details/triumph-over-trauma-community-discussion-series-hybrid-2026-10-01-19-00

We are adding new events, so check out our event list and bookmark it for future, easy reference: https://www.harperhill.global/event-list

08/07/2026

Have you seen the stories about Harper Hill Global helping to transform the world one person and project at a time?

Here are some of the subjects we’ve covered:

Trauma can destroy you or transform you: https://youtu.be/TvouesfZXKk?si=5C1Bb7UGMc8JD1c_

Churches build bridges to counter hate:
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/churches-build-bridges-to-counter-hate

How the brain responds to hate:
https://youtu.be/iEpZR4SDvys?si=w87-FypsxBwrZfOW

Confronting Neo-Nazis in Nashville:
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/confronting-hate-what-do-you-wear

From hate to hope:
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/what-does-hate-feel-like-in-the-body

Helping communities and individuals affected by trauma:
https://tri-statedefender.com/triumph-over-trauma-workshop-highlights-widespread-need-for-healing/03/31/

Check out all the articles and videos at https://www.harperhill.global/news-articles. If you’d like to help us in our multiple missions, including Ebola, Triumph over Trauma, and more, visit https://www.harperhill.global/donate!

08/03/2026

Did you know that donations to Harper Hill Global are tax-deductible in the United States, and you can specify the cause you want to support?

Here are some of the campaigns we are currently working on:

Ebola Prevention Campaign (Urgent Need)
Triumph Over Trauma
Hearts United for Health
United Methodist Theological College of Uganda
UMC Ministries – Uganda
Assistance for Victims of Conflict in DR Congo

You can also choose to support our Program and Operations costs. We operate on a shoestring budget and appreciate every donation. You can choose to donate one time or make your donation recurring.

Harper Hill Global is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.

For more information, please visit https://www.harperhill.global/donate.

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07/31/2026

Gulain Nganya Kikwire sometimes walks 10 miles a day and uses a megaphone to reach people in rural settings with messages about Ebola prevention. His work with Programme d’Actions pour le Développement au Congo (PADCO), a nonprofit organization (ASBL) founded in 2017 amid the recurring wars that have engulfed the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH, led him to become involved with community development.

"Harper Hill Global is working to assist him to buy the equipment he needs to share animations and move the discussion forward in a way that will stay with them longer than listening to a megaphone," said Neelley Hicks, founder of Harper Hill Global.

Thanks to people like Gulain, community awareness about the dangers and prevention measures against the spread of Ebola, fueled by Ebola: In Praise of Prevention, is reaching over 100,000 people monthly in South Kivu.

"In Praise of Prevention," created by Firdaus Kharas funded by UNICEF Togo and United Methodist Communications, is airing daily in the morning, midday, and evening, thanks to a media grant from Harper Hill Global.

Through daily radio spots, community groups and churches, the message about Ebola prevention is spreading.

One caller to the radio station said the messages are helping clarify how Ebola is transmitted and how to protect against getting the disease.

Read more about Harper Hill Global’s involvement in these campaigns and their success at https://www.harperhill.global/post/ebola-prevention-south-kivu.

Every gift makes a difference. Whether you give $1, $25, $100, $500, or more, your generosity helps deliver life-saving Ebola prevention messages to families in some of the most remote communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Your support equips local communicators with the tools they need to reach villages, broadcast trusted health information, and replace fear and misinformation with knowledge that saves lives. Together, we are protecting communities—one conversation, one village, and one life at a time. Visit https://harperhill.global/donate to help us fight the spread of Ebola.

07/27/2026

The United Methodist Church, with support from Harper Hill Global and other partners, is waging a public information campaign to stop the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Since the World Health Organization officially announced the latest outbreak of Ebola in May, the epidemic has caused 756 deaths as of mid-July and continues to pose a threat to local communities, particularly in the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri.

The United Methodist Church of East Congo, under the leadership of Bishop Antoine Kalema Tambwe, has committed to fighting the spread of the disease. Concerned for the well-being of the faithful and the communities, the bishop has undertaken a series of initiatives with partners to strengthen awareness and prevention efforts.

This appeal resonated with Harper Hill Global, a partner of the Eastern Congo Episcopal Area, and the agency agreed to support the church in this public health mission. Thanks to its work, several communication activities were implemented to inform the population about the dangers of Ebola and the measures to take to protect themselves.

One of the strengths of the communication campaign lies in its use of local languages. Thanks to support from Harper Hill Global, animation soundtracks are broadcast on five radio stations throughout the Ituri Province in languages understood by most of Ituri's inhabitants, including Hema and Lendu. This approach enables reaching a larger number of people and makes the information more accessible and effective, according to Dr Deogratias Otshudi, director of the Congolese national radio station in Ituri.
Community media are also actively participating in this mobilization. Freddy Lorima, president of the Ituri Community Media Association, said five radio stations in the province regularly broadcast programs and messages dedicated to the fight against Ebola. This collaboration of the church, partners and the media significantly strengthens the reach of awareness campaigns.

The results of this initiative are significant. First, the population is better informed about the modes of transmission of the disease and the behaviors to adopt to avoid infection. Next, communities are more aware of the importance of respecting the health measures recommended by the authorities.

To read the entire article written by Judith Yanga, Director of Communication for The United Methodist Church’s Eastern Congo Episcopal Area, visit https://www.harperhill.global/post/church-and-community-media-unite-against-ebola-in-ituri.

Please help us supply portable classrooms to support health communications! The link to donate is https://harperhill.global/donate.

07/24/2026

The people of eastern Congo in general — and women who are survivors of sexual violence in particular — are going through a difficult time with the resurgence of the Ebola epidemic in Goma, Bukavu, Ituri and Kisangani.

“This epidemic has had a significant impact on victims of sexual violence who are receiving assistance from Harper Hill Global,” said Bibiche Okala, who works on behalf of the agency with survivors of sexual violence in Goma.

“We started with several self-help activities with women who are victims of sexual violence in Goma and Bukavu, such as making soap and fritters, but today there has been a sharp rise in prices due to the border closures,” Okala said.

Harper Global Hill, a nonprofit agency led by the Rev. Neelley Hicks, is assisting The East Congo United Methodist Church with its communication efforts to encourage people to adopt preventive measures. Since first being detected in May, the Ebola outbreak has taken at least 756 lives as of mid-July, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Dr. Deo Osongo, a physician with The United Methodist Church based in Bunia, said the church has begun awareness campaigns with public service announcements on local radio and television. Bunia is the capital of Ituri Province, which has been hard hit by the epidemic.

To read more about this effort and what you can do to help, visit https://www.harperhill.global/post/as-ebola-affects-survivors-of-violence-church-boosts-awareness-efforts, written by Philippe Lolonga, a Harper Hill Global correspondent based in the Congo. Remember that diseases do not respect man-made borders. Help us fight Ebola!

07/22/2026

Have you ever thought how the decisions you make impact others? Or what happens when the choices we make in this life follow us into the next?

In the latest Women’s Arise Podcast, N. Neelley Hicks sits down with internationally award-winning author p.m. terrell to discuss her powerful novel, Padlocked. Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, Padlocked follows ordinary people whose lives become forever intertwined through courage, sacrifice, faith, and impossible decisions. The podcast explores the historical research behind the novel and the timeless themes of love, resilience, and redemption that continue to speak to readers around the world.

If you knew in the afterlife that you would relive your decisions through those that you impacted, would you make the same choices?

The audio version is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and many other platforms. https://womenarise.libsyn.com/the-choices-we-make

Check out the YouTube podcast at https://youtu.be/1epP808sMTY and subscribe to the channel for motivating and inspirational interviews.

For more information about Padlocked, including the book trailer and popular buy links, visit https://pmterrell.com/padlocked/ and check out behind-the-scenes videos about the book at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwf6yTYGs7TsjbocxKrAzIKruF79Axvv&si=mPF1IxUy5v4hB71h

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