The violence in DR Congo has to stop. We know that the problems there seem overwhelming, too big to fix and you may be feeling like there’s nothing that you can do to help, but we’re here to tell you that is not the case. You can help in three ways – by PRAYING for the DR Congo, SHARING what you have learned and DONATING your time or money. By no means do we think that the crisis in DR Congo can be solved in “three easy steps,” but this is where we are choosing to start.
Sometimes the best place to start is by learning more about the issues at hand. The crisis in the DR Congo has a very complicated history. To help you in your search for information we have provided a list of LINKS at the bottoms the page to help you find out more information about the crisis plaguing the DRC and ways that you can help end the conflict.
We believe that prayer is the beginning of healing for DR Congo. You can start by praying for God’s provision in DR Congo - for safety, food, clean water, housing and medical supplies for those in need.
- Pray for healing for the families, women and children who have been victimized by these horrible acts of violence – pray for physical, emotional and spiritual healing for everyone touched by the tragic circumstances there.
- Pray for those responsible for the violence and unrest in DR Congo, that their hearts will be softened and that their eyes will be opened to the damage they are causing to society.
- Pray for the Congolese government and leaders, that they will recognize the needs of their people and make every effort to protect them and provide infrastructure that will take care of their basic needs.
- Pray for those serving the needy in DR Congo, both native Congolese and those serving from abroad – pray for safety, wisdom and courage for them as they put themselves in harm’s way to make a difference.
The world is largely unaware of the tragedy in the DR Congo. Aside from the occasional news coverage of the war or elections, the continuing violence, especially against women and girls, hasn’t made it onto most of our radars.
By educating yourself about the gravity of the situation, you can be a voice for the Congolese people. Tell your family and friends about what’s happening there, include a link to www.congocast.org on your blog or myspace page – the more people who know about the horrors these women face, the sooner the crisis can be stopped.
Congocast.org links you can SHARE:
- CHANGENTS - our listing on changents.com - come support us!
- FACEBOOK - our public page on facebook
- MYSPACE - our listing on the myspace social network
- YOUTUBE - our videos on YouTube
- VIMEO - our channel on Vimeo
Currently, Congocast.org is working to finish the feature length documentary film based on our podcast. Our goal is that the film can reach beyond the audience of the podcast and help continue to raise awareness for what is happening in the DR Congo. If you are interested in helping fund the completion of the film please contact Evan Vetter (email: evan[at]congocast.org) today. We would be excited to partner with you to make the vision for this film a reality.
The Congocast.org team is working on creating strategic partnerships with other organizations working in the DR Congo to bring change and hope to the Congolese people. As these partnerships fall into place we will update this page with additional ways that you can give your time and money to helping the people of the DRC.
General Information:
- WIKIPEDIA - a history of the DR Congo on the wikipedia public encyclopedia
- THE FIRST CONGO WAR - wikipedia listing about the 1996-1998 Civil War
- THE SECOND CONGO WAR - wikipedia listing about the 1998-2003 conflict
Education / Activism:
- ENOUGH PROJECT - an activist organization working to end genocide around the globe
- CONGO GLOBAL ACTION - organization working to raise awareness about the issues in the DR Congo
- INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE - activist organization working to end the crisis in the DRC
Organizations:
- PANZI HOSPITAL - Hospital helping Congolese women with the physical and emotional trauma of their rape
- WOMEN FOR WOMEN - Direct financial aid, rights awareness and job-skills training for Congolese women
- CITY OF JOY - A partnership with the Panzi Hospital to help rehabilitate victimized women in the DRC
- FALLING WHISTLES - an organization working to help child-soldiers in the DR Congo
- FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY - a non-governmental organization working to help starving children worldwide
- INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE of the RED CROSS - a non-governmental organization working within the DRC
- ANSWERING THE CALL - a Christian missionary organization Robin and Wendy worked with in the DR Congo