Fighting the Silence

Here is an excellent video about an organization that works to combat sexual violence in Eastern Congo.

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Congo’s paraplegic musicians groove loud and strong

Here is an inspiring article about a group of Congoloese paraplegics musicians who are working to overcome their situations, and who are beginning a European tour next month.

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Confronting rape as a weapon of war

Here is a good article about some work that Women for Women International is doing in Congo to combat rape, through a program aimed at focusing on men’s roles in preventing it.

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World Relief Congo Video

Check out this awesome video about the work World Relief is doing in Congo.

WORLD RELIEF CONGO from emote360 on Vimeo.

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‘Mama Africa’ and Congo’s orphans of war

Here is a CNN story about a Congolese Red Cross volunteer who has been taking care of orphaned and abandoned children in the DRC, and helping reunite them with their families.   Be sure to also check out the video and photo links.

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Life of a Displaced Woman

Here is a short video from MSF documenting the living conditions of a Congolese woman in an IDP camp.

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Check out this website that is attempting to tell the story of child soldiers.

You can purchase a pretty cool t-shirt that allows them to continue their mission.

discoverthejourney.org

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