Congo Sole: How a Once Barefoot Refugee Delivered Hope, Faith, and 20,000 Pairs of Shoes

Congo Sole shows evangelical leaders, globally conscious human rights activists, students, and readers of all kinds not only a story of survival in the midst of unbelievable hardships, but how prayer and tenacious faith can change the course of a nation.

Emmanuel Ntibonera's quiet life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was shattered when the Great War of Africa plunged his homeland into chaos. Only a boy, Emmanuel's childhood gave way to a daily fight for survival when his family was forced to flee and become refugees. As miracle-after-miracle pulled his family from the brink of death, he devoted his life to God's work, whatever that may be.

Fifteen years after escaping the Congo, Emmanuel decided to leave the safe borders of America and trace his footsteps back to the life he left behind. What he discovered in the Congo--disease, extreme poverty, deficient infrastructure, and, worst of all, a prevalent spirit of hopelessness--changed his life forever, setting him on an ambitious mission. As Emmanuel started collecting gently used footwear to bring hope to his people, his work united thousands across the country, even attracting the attention of NBA star Steph Curry.

Author: Emmanuel Ntibonera
Publisher: Morgan James Faith
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 196
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.45d
ISBN13: 9781642799279
ISBN10: 1642799270
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Social Issues
- Religion | Christian Living | Personal Growth
- Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs

About the Author
Drew Menard is a professional writer living in Virginia with his wife and four active boys. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's in strategic communication from Liberty University, where he published his thesis on the emergent trend of transmedia storytelling. Drew is an award-winning columnist who has written extensively for magazines, newspapers, and digital publications. His creative projects also include developing screenplays and novels.

Emmanuel Ntibonera is a gifted public speaker, humanitarian at heart, and a singer/songwriter who has built a successful non-profit-"Ntibonera Foundation," which shares the love of Christ while bringing hope and relief to those suffering in the Congo and in Africa as whole-from the ground up. Through his efforts, he has secured fundraising, booked gigs across the country, and raised ten thousands pairs of shoes through sheer dedication. Emmanuel enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and leading worship with his family band while raising awareness about the issues Congolese people face. He graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in health promotion and is currently pursuing his MBA. Emmanuel was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and then moved to Kenya, where he lived as a refugee after his family was forced to flee their home due to war and political instability. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.