Where do I start? Writing about this experience is quite a challenge. The number one place that topped all the schools I have visited is St Michael’s College in Vermont. I also enjoyed the wonderful students at the University of San Francisco given that they actually have a class on Congo. I must also say [...]

A few days ago, I had my conviction strengthened as I witnessed how the Congolese youth worked together to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Congo’s independence in Montreal, Canada. I saw how Congolese youth leaders in Montreal organized film screenings and a fundraiser to support a hospital in Congo. I saw how other African youth joined the [...]

Avatar, the highest-grossing film of all time, may be more real and current than what the average person may know. The battle of Pandora is taking place right now in the Congo! Since 1996 a war has raged in the Congo to get access to resources vital for modern technology and global investors. Nearly six [...]

By Patricia Sula Who cares about Africa? Much less, who cares about the Congo? I have more important things to think about. Like my car that I need to replace. I’ve been eyeing this beautiful white 2008 Saturn that would be perfect. Don’t forget the trip to the Bahamas I’ve been planning for over a [...]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpU3Ot-NFpo Congolese songwriter Simon Kashama and his dynamic 10-piece band deliver powerfully emotive sounds and transportive rhythms that evoke a sense of joy and hope that encourages positive global change.  See and hear Kashama’s musical composition “Yambi Yambi”.

On January 17th, 2010, Friends of the Congo launched the  2010 Break The Silence Speakers Tour at The University of Chicago. Student leaders and community organizers organized a panel discussion called “Complicit Destruction: Money, Mines and Militarization in the Democratic Republic of Congo” with panelist Maurice Carney (Co-Founder and Executive Director of Friends of the [...]

Congo: “Most neglected humanitarian emergency in the world today” Chicago Public Radio program “World View with Jerome McDonnell” interviewed Kambale on January 26, the day before the event at the University of Chicago, to discuss the situation in the Congo and policy prescriptions for lasting peace in the heart of the African continent.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c05sWHfVMg4 Emma Katya Katondolo, a digital media specialist and artist from the group Maisha Soul from Yolé Africa, has just released a video single for Maison Maman Immaculée, an orphanage in North Kivu which does a lot of great work for the orphans in the East of Congo. Very moving video!

Many supporters have asked us if they could sign a petition to support the Congo This petition  comes directly from the people of the Congo. Show your support and act solidarity with the women, men and children of the Congo! Click here to sign petition and support Congolese voices

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