RAISE Your Voice
Take action to call for an end to the conflict and sexual violence in Congo. By speaking out, you can move Congo up on the foreign policy agenda and ensure engagement to end this ongoing catastrophe.
Check out our menu of RAISE Your Voice actions!
The video above was Produced & Directed by Danica Krislovich. Edited by David Noel. Theme song: Salme Dahlstrom, "On My Knees."
Take Action on Congo's Conflict Minerals
Engage with your Elected Officials
Support Organizations on the Ground
Take Action! The conflict in eastern Congo - the deadliest since World War II - is fueled in significant part by a multi-million dollar trade in minerals. Urge the biggest buyers of the 3T’s and gold – major electronics companies – to sign on to the Conflict Minerals Pledge and ensure consumers that their products are conflict free. Send an e-mail to the 21 biggest electronics companies and e-mail us if you receive any responses.
Endorse the Conflict Minerals Pledge - Make a Commitment now and help us reach our goal of 100,000 endorsements!
Text CONGOPLEDGE (one word, no spaces) to ACTION and endorse the Pledge!
Engage with your Elected Officials
Become an advocate and urge your elected officials to prioritize ending the conflict in eastern Congo and protecting and empowering Congolese women and girls. For tips on how to be an effective advocate, check out our RAISE Hope for Congo Advocacy Toolkit.
Support I-VAWA
Call or write a letter to your Representatives and Senators and urge them to support the International Violence Against Women Act.
Support Organizations on the Ground
