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Coffee with a Story: Why the Democratic Republic of the Congo Needs Us
A few weeks ago, Equal Exchange organized a virtual event in collaboration with the Panzi Hospital. We came together to talk about the disturbing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the current realities on the ground, and how the Panzi Hospital has been a beacon of light for the healing that is needed in the DRC.
A Call for Justice in the DRC
In 2019, Dr. Denis Mukwege won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with survivors of sexual assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He’s a powerful voice for accountability and justice to help his country move forward from decades of conflict.
Congo Coffee Project
From the time of colonization on, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been shaken by conflict. In 2011, Equal Exchange founded the Congo Coffee Project with the Panzi Foundation as a means to bring Congolese coffee to market in the United States while offering healing for survivors and raising awareness about the alarming rate of violence.