OPERATION RECYCLE (US & Canada only)
The recycling program collects cell phones and have them recycled. This helps in a small way because it may reduce the need for new phones. The more used phones we get back into circulation the better it will be for the environment. The recycle company also contributes to Friends of the Congo as a result of the phones being collected. The process is really simple. If you are in the United States, send us a mailing address via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , where we can send you a recycle box and once it is filled, you call fedex to pick it up at no cost to you.

If you are in Canada, shipment for your collected cell phones, PDAs, and pagers is paid by CollectiveGood Canada Inc. Usually we wait until you have 20 phones to be cost effective or have finished your project before sending out a label. Prepaid shipping labels are valid for 10 days only, so they need to be sent "just in time". When you are ready to ship, you or your collector will contact us for a label which will be sent by email. Print and affix the label on the box and call UPS at 1-800-PICKUPS (1-800-742-5877) to schedule a pick up.

Be assured that no donation will go to landfill either in Canada, the US or elsewhere. Units that can be reused are refurbished and sold. Units which cannot be reused are sent to an "end of life" electronic recycler (operated by a large Canadian mining conglomerate) who reclaim the metal content for reuse.

GLOBAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
Organize to invite a Congolese speaker from the Congo to your community or university campus. Hear directly from the Congolese what they are doing on the ground and how you can collaborate with them to bring about lasting change in their country. Speakers represent diverse sectors of the Congolese society ranging from women's issues, labor, students, religious, culture and other areas. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it should you have the capacity to bring a speaker from the Congo to your community. Click here to complete speaker request form.

MYTH BREAKERS
Join our myth breakers team. Often when articles are written and shows appear on radio or television people make comments online. Most often people are mis-informed and feel as if there is nothing that can be done to change the situation in the Congo. This is where the Myth Breakers come in. As a Myth Breaker you will post comments about the facts of the situation in the Congo and direct people to our action page so that they can see that there are concrete actions they can take to make a difference. Sign up now to be a part of our robust myth breaking team!

CYBER PROTEST SQUAD
We are seeking volunteers to participate in our cyber protest actions. Throughout the global campaign, we will need to send letters or notices of concern to government officials, world leaders, media and corporations. We are seeking individuals who are willing to participate in sending cyber protest emails and recruiting others to participate in our cyber protests. In essence, we are seeking online demonstrators to match our actions on the ground. Join our cyber protest squad now.

THE CELL OUT
Participate in the great Cell Out and educate your friends, family and loved ones about the connection between Congo's resources and modern technology such as your cell phone. On October 22, 2008 from 12 noon to 6 PM local time, students and community organizers will turn off their cell phone and record a special message about the connection between Congo's coltan and our cell phones. Click here for more details about how you can get involved!