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Congo (DRC)

"Congo's Children" E-book Release

Children in the DRC who have lost families, homes and schools prove to be remarkably resilient. Photographs, videos, and in-depth profiles bring their stories alive.

Eastern Congo: The Plight of the Banyamulenge

For decades, the Banyamulenge people of eastern Congo have found themselves foreigners in their own country. In January 2014, they met with Russ Feingold, the U.S. special envoy to the region.

Congo: Stand Proud for Polio Survivors

At StandProud, a center for youth with physical disabilities, a 15-year old with polio learns to walk. Others play soccer for the first time.

Russ Feingold in Congo

In late January 2014, Feingold led an American delegation across Congo. His goal: to help get the Congolese government to start acting like a state.

Congo: Dance for Change

Chiku Lwambo, dancer, director and choreographer, speaks about the power of dance to affect change in Congo. Together with his twin Chito he has formed a revolutionary dance company called Busara.

Youth Basketball Is Transforming Lives in Africa

A program in eastern Congo called PJB or Promote Youth Basketball attracts 600 youth, ages 5 to 25. "You play hard, you work hard," says its founder Dario Merlo. "You also learn to be a 'good guy.'"