Congo (DRC)
Discover our storiesCongo is a country of paradoxes. The country is brimming with natural resources and yet the population has to make do with very little. Numerous armed conflicts ravage the country, but the population shows a self-reliance and resilience that we can only greatly admire.
Even after the recent elections, the war in Eastern Congo continues unabated. All kinds of laws, arrests, show trials and intimidation further restrict civil society. And in the meantime, large multinationals, Congolese politicians and armed militias cannot keep their hands off the precious minerals, while the poor population continues to miss out on this wealth.
This is what our partners in Congo are fighting for:
In the difficult context of conflict, corruption and intimidation, our partners work every day to achieve better governance and democracy. They tirelessly strive for more and better participation of citizens in government and for a decentralization of power to local authorities. With the support of 11.11.11 they work to enforce fair elections, combat corruption, support women in their political participation and achieve the independence of the judiciary and the media.
Large multinationals, Congolese politicians and armed militias in particular are taking the profits from Congo's natural resources. The local population only experiences the disadvantages of mining or has to work for very low wages in dangerous conditions.
11.11.11partner IBGDH is committed to managing natural resources in a way that benefits local people. They document human rights violations and help people obtain compensation for the loss of their homes. They also advocate for national legislation on mining.
Growing up in a conflict area, I have seen all the misery, which has given me the strength to take action to bring change to my community.
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11.11.11 has 9 partner organisations in Congo. They take action for democracy, good governance, women's rights and sustainable management of natural resources. These partners reach 8.200.000 Congolese through their own radio broadcasts alone.
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In 2024, these 9 partner organizations together received 654.127 euros from 11.11.11.
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20 member organizations of 11.11.11 have partners in Congo. All member organisations together have more than 900 partner organisations in Africa.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is torn apart by corruption and violence. Our partners stand every day on the side of the poor people to rebuild the country bit by bit. Support them and make a donation to 11.11.11.
