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Dec 30, 2009
"Building peace in Congo is a bit like washing a pig. Just when you think, you've got him clean, he's wriggled free and is squelching in the mud again. But that doesn't mean you give up." --Henri Bura Ladyi
Africa's Schindler
Today, Congo is still reeling from the fallout of the world's worst conflict since the second World War. Although the Congo combat officially ended in 2002, an estimated 1,500 people are still dying every day. While hope is often a scarce commodity in this poor African nation, people like Henri Bura Ladyi are working hard to find a way to peace. A modern-day African version of Oskar Schindler, the unlikely saviour of hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust, he uses every contact and resource at his disposal to save lives. Learn how Henri trades for the freedom of children soldiers and brings rebel leaders to peace talks.
BE THE CHANGE
Get involved with non-violence groups, like Peace Direct. Major conflict areas often have century-old rivalries that generally cannot be solved by a simple government peace negotiation. More ...
