Category Archives: DR Congo
Bishops speak out for transparency to fight corruption and tax dodging
This letter was signed by 15 Bishops from three continents. Multinational companies deprive developing countries of nearly 125 billion Euros each year. We, church leaders from all over the world, call on the EU to stop this now. As the … Continue reading
16 Days: Talking and listening is healing in DRC
Vanessa Chang reflects on the terrible effects of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and how we are working with our partners to help survivors recover. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is an extremely wealthy country, similar … Continue reading
Congo: Don’t forget how to be human
I’ve just visited the diocese of Bukavu in Sud-Kivu, eastern Congo where the “Interahamwe” – rebel fighters - continue to rape and raid. I went to Mwanda, an hour’s drive from Bukavu town. Just days before, rebel troops had attacked a nearby village, taking the … Continue reading
Congo: Rape as commodity
I’ve just met Furaha Ciwaci in a village outside Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). She’s a 17-year-old girl with fierce eyes and a one year-old son. Donate to our Congo Appeal Furaha speaks to me in French … Continue reading
Congo: Regret for sexual violence
CAFOD Partner Father Justin Nkunzi, director of our partner the Bukavu Archdiocese Justice and Peace Commission, expressing regret over the violence in Congo Donate to our Congo Appeal
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