Fighting the Silence

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

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.

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

DR Congo shocks Ghana to win African Nations Championship

Some exciting news out of Congo:  the national soccer team has won the inaugural African Nations Championship by defeating Ghana 2-0. It was the first triumph for DR Congo in an African Football Confederation (CAF) national team competition since defeating Zambia 2-0 in a replay of the 1974 Nations Cup final in Cairo.
The full article [...]

Courageous Women

Here are two stories of courageous women who are making a difference for others in Congo:
A Mother’s Courage
To follow your heart, take a leap

Still room in the inn: Grassroots hospitality in eastern DRC

In a world that at Christmas remembers there was no room in Bethlehem for the holy family, it is the poor who make room for the stranger in the eastern Congo.
Here is an inspiring article about the way individuals and churches are reaching out in Eastern Congo to help those who are displaced.

Web tool maps Congo conflict

Here is an interesting article from the BBC about a web-based reporting tool that is allowing Africans caught up in political unrest to report incidents of killing, violence and displacement. It is currently being used in Eastern Congo.
Full article is here.  Also, a link to the website referenced in the article is here.

Informative Multimedia Presentation on the Recent Congo Conflict

International Crisis Group has released an informative multimedia presentation on the recent conflict in North Kivu.  It includes a video presentation and interactive maps and timelines that help explain the conflict, as well as background information on the different groups involved.  This is very helpful for seeing the whole picture of what is happening right [...]

Run For Congo Women

Check out this link. Women in US trying to raise money for women in Congo. Over $200K raised so far. Consider how you can join the efforts.
Emily..Perfect for you!

Official World Relief Press Release

Here is an official press release given by World Relief in response to the situation in DRCongo.
Congo in Crisis:  Fighting Uproots 100,000 to 200,000.
Dear Joe,

I am emailing you to request prayer and action for the situation in Eastern Congo.
The situation in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rapidly deteriorating.
As of July 2008, [...]