Congo Women

Sienna Miller travelled to DR Congo in Spring 2009 to document the lives of women living in the middle of a treacherous conflict
Ways You Can Get Involved

1. Sienna traveled to the DR Congo with International Medical Corps which has been operating there for the past 10 years. Support their relief work.

2. Is your cell phone fueling the world's deadliest war? The trade in Congo's conflict minerals, which end up in our electronics like cell phones and digital cameras, is fueling the conflict. Join the Raise Hope for Congo campaign in calling on Congress to act now.

3. Learn more about Dr. Mukwege.

4. Empower children living in the Congo by supporting Children Mending Hearts.

Congo Women

With over 5.5 million killed since 1998, the conflict in the DR Congo is the deadliest since World War II. Rape - conducted systematically and with tremendous brutality - is used as a weapon of war.  Award-winning actress Sienna Miller's trip shines a light on what we can all do to make a difference.

Congo Women

Learn more about the organization that Sienna travelled with:  International Medical Corps

Congo Women

Read Sienna’s journal entries from her trip to the Congo

Congo Women

Visit the Enough Project to find out how your cell phone is fueling Congo's conflict

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