Development and Peace collects funds during "silent genocide"
The Catholic Bishops of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have sent out a "cry of distress and protest" about the humanitarian situation in their country, which they have called a "silent genocide".
Millions of civilians caught in the crossfire in Congo
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE'S response
• We are working with Caritas Congo to provide 90,000 people with household necessities
• We are appealing to the Canadian government to contribute to humanitarian aid and long term support for reconstruction and peace-building
This video, made by Caritas Australia, illustrates the work of Development and Peace partner Caritas Congo with women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Development and Peace is the official international development organization
of the Catholic Church in Canada and
the Canadian
member of Caritas Internationalis.
10 St. Mary Street, Suite 420, Toronto, Ontario CANADA M4Y 1P9
