Congo’s elections went ahead, marked by concerns but also courage
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) much-anticipated presidential and parliamentary elections took place on Sunday, December 30th. In the…
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As Congo’s elections approach, the country unravels
In the lead up to Sunday’s (re-)scheduled elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), every day brings word…
Jewish World Watch applauds the passing of DR Congo bill in U.S. House of Representatives
The House of Representatives passed the “Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018” (H.R. 6207) on…
The Killings in Beni: Who’s really behind the atrocities?
I mentioned in my last piece on the “mega-crisis” rocking the Congo that sources familiar with the situation on the…
Congo: Breaking the cycle of conflict
Jewish World Watch (JWW) supports multiple programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including educational initiatives, mass information…
Congo still needs our attention: Rays of hope amidst mounting chaos
Sometimes it seems as though the world has almost given up on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). After…
Dr. Denis Mukwege, longtime JWW grant recipient, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Since our first visit with Dr. Denis Mukwege, who has just been named the 2018 winner of the Nobel Peace…
Congo’s democracy remains in the balance
by Susan Freudenheim, executive director, and Ann Strimov Durbin, director of advocacy and grantmaking Tear gas fired into maternity wards. Pro-democracy protesters arrested,…
Meet Amani Matabaro Tom: JWW’s field rep in the Congo
Jewish World Watch’s field representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Amani Matabaro Tom, recently visited Los Angeles,…
Sons of Congo: An Extraordinary Program
**JWW’s Director of Advocacy and Programs, Mike Brand, is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) visiting JWW’s partner…