Congo Action

Re: The ebola epidemic in the DRC. As we can see on the news, it is spreading in the North of the DRC. People are not always aware of the risks involved, and not well informed. So far, the ebola has not spread in Bukavu (only one case confirmed) and our working partners and school are safe. We hope it will remain that way .

The people working the mine very often have no other choice , as they may have lost their paid employment, due to the presence of the rebels. These mining accidents are, unfortunately, quite common !

DR Congo: More than 200 killed in mine collapse The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

Yesterday 22nd nov, we did this fund raising event in Dover Maison Dieu ( Town hall), for Congo action. Good efforts made by volunteers and grand children. Thank you to everyone who helped!

We are absolutely delighted to see the new initiative of the teachers at Kavumba primary school : At the prize giving ceremony at the end of last term, the children were rewarded with a guinea pig each ! Next year, they will pass on a new guinea pig to more pupils, and so on, and so forth. These little creatures are very valuable to families, because they represent added food and added income for the family.
What a great and exciting project !

BBC News - Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Mpox in Africa: New strain declared a continental public health emergency Scientists in Africa are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain of mpox is spreading.

BBC News - DR Congo boat disaster kills at least 80

DR Congo: 80 people killed after boat sinks President Felix Tshisekedi says he is "devastated by the tragedy of the shipwreck".

BBC News - Félix Tshisekedi: DR Congo's re-elected president

Félix Tshisekedi: DR Congo's re-elected president Felix Tshisekedi came to power in 2019 vowing to made DR Congo "the Germany of Africa".

BBC News - DR Congo election 2023: What you need to know

DR Congo election 2023: What you need to know Some 40 million people will vote in a country the size of Western Europe, home to vast mineral resources.

BBC News - DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hi**er

DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hi**er Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

Congo action had a stall, raising money, at a Lions fair in Sussex on the 17th of June. It was quite a successful event, and we had a delighted young customer who won our major tombola prize.
Thank you to everyone for their continuous support.