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DR Congo: Tens of thousands displaced by the latest violence in North Kivu – UN
Hoping our friends in DRC stay safe and this all ends soon. More on what is happening in Goma here.
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This is an incredible video series from Enough Project featuring change-makers in Congo. I spent some time with Amani (Action Kivu) and Petna (Yolé Arts) in Goma and Bukavu this past September. They are doing amazing work and are a true inspiration. They see the beauty surrounding them in their country, even in the face of such chaos and darkness. They light the path forward.
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Use of ‘Conflict Minerals’ Gets More Scrutiny - NYTimes.com
Glad to see this being addressed. It is all very complicated but at least the conversation has begun, hopefully leading to some carefully constructed legislation that will improve the situation for the people of Eastern Congo.
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Lyn Lusi, co-founder of Heal Africa, passed away on Saturday. I did not get to meet Lyn during my travels in DRC back in September but did have the opportunity to visit Heal Africa in Goma and witness firsthand all of the amazing work they do. Rory Holland wrote a beautiful tribute to Lyn Lusi here. And PBS Newshour wrote this piece about ‘Mama Lyn’ as she was know by those at Heal Africa. A great loss. She has left quite a legacy and was able to help countless people.
Heal Africa truck. (by bengrd)
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African Critics of Kony Campaign Detect 'White Man's Burden' Syndrome - NYTimes.com
Wise words from Ugandan blogger Rosebell Kagumire. And another perspective here.
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The Leonard Lopate Show: Underreported Update: The Democratic Republic of Congo - WNYC
Coverage of the recent election and where things are at now in DRC.
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The Next 5 Emerging Economies That Will Change the World - The Atlantic
I surely hope that this is true for the people of DR of Congo.
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The silent cost of child malnutrition | Bird in the bush
A vivid story and reminder of how malnutrition is such a major problem in DRC. Dr. Bird is doing amazing work with #MSF_USA.
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Bukavu, Congo. (by bengrd)
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