Geography
Where is Congo located?
Central Africa
Belgium
Batteries for phones, laptops and electric cars
Why are climate activists criticized in relation to Congo?
They support electric cars but ignore the suffering in cobalt mines
What is one way Congolese people are fighting back?
Through activism and journalism
Name three countries that share a border with Congo
Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola
What was King Leopold II's rule over Congo known for?
Making Congo like his personal slave camp with forced labor and causing over 10 million deaths
What percentage of the world's cobalt comes from Congo?
70%
What do tech giants claim to support while relying on harmful practices?
Clean energy
What can you do to make a difference?
Speak out and share the truth
What types of natural environments are found in Congo?
Rivers, Rainforests and mineral rich land
What body parts were cut off during colonial times as punishment?
Hands
At what age do some children start working in the mines?
As young as 6 years old
What phrase captures the world's attitude toward Congo's suffering?
Out of sight, out of mind
What is it important to pressure companies about cobalt?
To demand ethical sourcing and protect workers
What natural resources make Congo extremely valuable to the world?
Cobalt, gold and diamonds
What lasting effect did Belgian Colonization have on Congo?
It established the foundation for a system of violence and forced mineral extraction
What safety equipments do children in the mies usually lack?
Gloves and masks
Why does the media often stay silent about Congo?
Because it challenges global economic interests and power structures
Why should we support Congolese voices instead of saviour narratives?
Because Congolese people are already resisting but are being silenced
Despite its natural wealth, why are Congolese people among the poorest in the world?
Because of the slavery and the unpaid labor by global power, corporations and corrupt leaders
Between the 1990s and now, how many people have died in Congo due to conflict, famine and disease?
Over 6 million
Why is the term "modern slavery" used to describe mining in Congo?
Because children and adults work in dangerous conditions for very little pay under exploitation
What does Congo truly need?
Justice not charity
What is the final message about injustice in Congo?
Congo is not poor its being used, silence allows the injustice to spread so we have to speak up