As in the developed world, the school year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lasts about nine months. Unlike in the developed world, most children in the DRC don't get the chance to attend school – they don't have the money and resources for basics we take for granted: school fees, school uniforms and shoes, something to write with and something to write on. On top of that, years of … [Read more...]
Today We Pack, Tomorrow We Settle
From 1998 to 2003, The Second Congo War had consumed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Hundreds of thousands of Congolese people - forced to leave their homes - fled across international borders. Among those who fled were the thousands of people from Katanga Province. They went south into Zambia and were placed into two refugee camps, Kala and Mwange, where they existed for nearly a … [Read more...]