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There is an Epidemic of Rape in DR Congo that has Reached Epic Proportions.

Today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), people are still struggling after one of the deadliest wars in all history. Millions died and new conflicts threaten peace every day.

Perhaps worse than the loss of life is the staggering numbers of human rights violations – torture, mutilation and sexual violence that has occurred against tens of thousands of women and children.

Field Update: $7 Million Dollar Grant to Aid Rape Survivors in Congo. Read about Women for Women International's Participation

Click here to watch Zainab Salbi speak about the work Women for Women International does in the DR Congo on PBS: The NewsHour

With Your Help Today Women for Women International Can Continue Its Success in the DR Congo

We are making enormous strides in DR Congo, but our work is far from done. The women are filled with hope that you will help them continue to rebuild their lives. You're not only changing the course of one woman's life – you're support and generosity improves entire villages and communities!

In the last two years, we have expanded our program to reach remote villages and have now served over 24,000 women and 131,581 family and community members since our start. Women for Women International program in DR Congo is working:

  • 88% report having improvement in personal and family health
  • 86% report having improved their economic situation
  • 88% of women expressed increased self-confidence
  • 83% report having a greater knowledge of their rights 
  • 88% expressed being more active in their community
  • 87% report being more active in family decision making.

"This program has dared me to hope of having a house, of living in peace, of reclaiming my dynamism, my dignity.... I would like to be someone of value again."

- Honorata

Anderson Cooper

Behind the Scenes with 60 Minutes

"It is Monday morning, November 5, 2007. Since I arrived here, we have, on all fronts, been working hard to capture this story for CBS news 60 minutes … on the rape epidemic in the Eastern Congo.”

- Judithe Registre, Women for Women International

Behind the Scenes Blog

Full video on 60 Minutes

Make a Generous $50 Donation Today and You'll Help Provide a Women in the DR Congo or Other War Town Nations Around the World With:

  • Important rights awareness training
  • Health and literacy training
  • Job skills training
  • Money for food, clothes and schooling
  • A support system to help her go from victim to survivor to active citizen

Your Donation's are Used for:

  • Food: 87%
  • Income Generation: 79%
  • School/School Fees: 77%
  • Clothing: 85%
  • Medicine: 83%
  • Housing: 15%

  • Read More About our Men's Leadership Training
  • Get Involved: Learn More About Run for Congo Women
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Christine Karumba , Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Speaking at Women for Women International Congo Panel, Christine says the fear among women in eastern Congo is rising. Many have endured and witnessed gross sexual violence and are afraid that mass rape will increase if the country returns to full-scale war.

Click here to watch the video.

 

 

"It Takes Men to Stop Rape in Congo

 

The fact that rape victims are breaking the silence around the horrific sexual violence endemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is crucial for building peace and stability in the country. But without involving Congolese men, it will be difficult to address this problem successfully....

 

Our Men’s Leadership Program, for example, appeals to the strong responsibility men have in the patriarchic Congolese society..."

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