Save the Congo River
Free DR Congo
Child Labor and Exploitation
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, thousands of children are forced to work in dangerous cobalt and gold mines, essential for the global tech industry. These children face toxic exposure, hazardous conditions, and abandonment, often paying the ultimate price for the world’s demand for minerals. This exploitation robs them of their childhood, health, and future.
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Our Action:
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We aim to rescue children from these dire conditions, provide them with education, rehabilitation, and a safe environment, while advocating for ethical mining practices to protect future generations.
Deforestation and Environmental Destruction
The Congo Basin, Earth's second-largest rainforest, loses over 1 million hectares annually due to deforestation.
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This destruction accelerates climate change and threatens species like gorillas and forest elephants.
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Our Action:​
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Supporting reforestation projects to restore lost forests.
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Advocating for sustainable practices and indigenous land protection.
Resource Exploitation and Illegal Mining
Key Facts:
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The Congo holds over 60% of the world’s cobalt, a critical mineral for smartphones and EVs.
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Illegal mining and smuggling of gold, copper, and timber fuel conflict and environmental destruction.
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Children as young as 7 work in toxic cobalt mines, exposed to deadly conditions.
Our Action:
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Advocating for ethical sourcing of minerals to end child labor.
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Providing clean water and education to affected communities.
Human Displacement
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Key Facts:
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Over 5 million people have been displaced in the Congo due to ongoing conflicts and instability.
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Displaced families often lack access to basic necessities such as food, clean water, and shelter.
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Our Action:
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Providing emergency relief supplies, including food, water, and medical care, to displaced families.
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Establishing temporary shelters and supporting long-term resettlement initiatives.
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Health Crisis
Key Facts:
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The Congo faces outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola, malaria, and cholera, exacerbated by limited healthcare infrastructure.
Malnutrition rates are high, particularly among children, due to food insecurity.​
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Help support us by donating to our foundation, doing so will help us get the funding necessary to continue our important work around the Congo. Which are desperately needed by so many Congolese people. Stand for Humanity Stand For Congo
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$50,000
Raised for Congo’s Children
20,000
Children Supported by Our Programs
45
Communities Assisted Since 2020
80
Volunteers Engaged
Congo The heart and lungs of our Planet
Our Distinct Key Initiatives
Our mission in the Congo focuses on three critical initiatives: ending child exploitation by providing education and safe alternatives to dangerous mining; healing displaced communities through emergency aid, shelter, and long-term recovery support; and restoring the environment by funding reforestation projects and protecting the Congo Basin rainforest from illegal mining and deforestation.
Together, we can create lasting change for the people, wildlife, and future of the Congo.
Supporter
When I learned about the children working in toxic mines, I felt compelled to act. Supporting this cause has given me the opportunity to help provide education and safety to those who need it most. Knowing that my donation contributes to real change fills me with hope and purpose."
— Emily R., Supporter from Ireland
Volunteer
Working with this initiative has opened my eyes to the resilience of the Congolese people. Planting trees and delivering aid to displaced families has shown me the tangible difference we can make together. I’m proud to be part of a mission that protects both people and the planet."
— Aisha K., Volunteer from Norway
Beneficiary
After we lost our home to conflict, my family had nowhere to turn. This organization gave us food, water, and a place to stay. They also helped my son start school again. I don’t know what we would have done without them. Thank you for bringing hope back into our lives."
— Jean M., Father from the Congo
