Congo - How You Can Help

Relevant Magazine:

The news coming out of the Democratic Republic of Congo has always been bleak. Since 1998, an estimated 5.4 million people have died as a result of what has been described as “Africa’s first world war.” More than 1 million more have become refugees. Most of the casualties of the war were not killed by direct conflict but from sicknesses such as malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia. Forty-seven percent of the deaths have been children.

Now the UN is reporting that government soldiers have been roaming the countryside, raping and looting. With 17,000 UN troops already dispatched, and another 3,000 on the way, the conflict seems to be getting out of control. While the media has taken notice of the recent escalation, the world has largely been silent about the atrocities going on in the Congo. It may seem far-removed and daunting, but there are ways you can get involved to bring attention and relief to the situation.

Read the article for their suggestions on helping alleviate these atrocities.