1. CHARITY HISTORY AND CHANGES
Justice Congo Group was purely a campaigning organisation seeking to highlight the harsh realities of life of the Congolese people in the East part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), so closely affected by the current mineral mining boom linked to the Global North and East needing cassiterite, gold and the so-called 3T minerals (tin, tantalum ore, tungsten) and others. Now widely known as conflict minerals desired for electric batteries, laptops and mobile phones for digital innovation. We also seek to highlight the impunity with which perpetrators of murder and rape conduct themselves, environmental degradation, human rights abuses and how violence continue to cause immense suffering to the civilian population in DRC, and what we can collectively do about it. For years, Justice Congo Group has tirelessly engaged in advocacy amidst the relentless human rights abuses plaguing the Eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Witnessing first hand the profound suffering endured by victims, witnesses the organization shifted its approach and recognized that raising awareness alone was insufficient. Instead, the Justice Congo Group resolved to go beyond mere campaigning to address the urgent needs on the ground, Justice Congo Group expanded its mission, evolving into a dynamic entity that embraces both advocacy and direct intervention. ( JUSTICE CONGO GROUP - 1218319 ) Justice Congo Group collaborates closely with many other NGOs to devise tangible solutions aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by those affected. If you are interested please contact us with any questions
2. THE CHARITY MISSION
3.INTEGRITY & PARTNERSHIPS
The tragedy of "conflict minerals” which is contributing so much to the suffering of the Congolese people. The greed for these minerals causes neighbouring countries to pillage across the borders of DRC, in order to smuggle minerals which are then sold as their own. Through proxy militias, these countries seek to destabilise the local population, to gain further access to the valuable minerals.
This is the “war at the heart of Africa” happening right now.
I DO WONDER why the suffering of civilians in eastern DRC remains one of the world's most severe and prolonged humanitarian crises. Remembering those affected and continuing to ask difficult questions about accountability, is an important part of ensuring that their experiences are not overlooked.
Kenyata C Mirindi, Chair/ Trustee
A PLEA FOR THE PEOPLE OF EASTERN DRC
THE SECURITY AND HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN NORTH KIVU AND SOUTH KIVU PROVINCES (DRC)
Since the beginning of 2025, eastern DRC has been experiencing a war of unprecedented violence, characterised by the capture of the strategic cities of Goma and Bukavu, the collapse of state authority, the disorganisation of judicial institutions, the destruction of vital infrastructure and the mass displacement of civilian populations. These clashes have caused a major humanitarian disaster, exacerbated by the lack of effective protection for civilians and the proliferation of human rights violations. Investigations conducted by JUSTICE CONGO GROUP in the provinces of South Kivu and North Kivu reveal serious and systematic violations: summary executions, rape and widespread sexual violence, forced recruitment of child soldiers, looting, torture, arbitrary detention, destruction of homes and forced displacement. In many cases, these acts constitute war crimes, crimes againsthumanity, and even acts of genocide. Investigations show that the M23, with military and logistical support from Rwanda, controls several strategic mining areas (Rubaya, Twangiza, Karhembu, Luhihi, Kitshanga, Birambo) and illegally exploits minerals such as coltan, gold and cassiterite, thereby financing the continuation of the war. At the same time, certain elements of the FARDC and Wazalendo, who are supposed to defend the population, have also been guilty of serious abuses, including looting, rape, extortion and summary executions. On the social front, the situation is dire: schools and hospitals have closed, the local economy has collapsed, basic services are inaccessible, and there is a climate of constant fear. The civilian population, left to defend for themselves, are surviving in inhumane conditions. Women and children are the most affected, suffering physical, psychological and economic violence. This is a Crisis the World Has Abandoned, a humanitarian catastrophe of unimaginable proportions is unfolding near silence. Over seven million people have been displaced within their own country, the largest such crisis in Africa. They are not in camps. They are in overcrowded schools, crumbling churches, and the homes of families who themselves have nothing to give. They are the Invisible victims of a war fuelled by armed groups, regional powers, and a global community that has looked away. But behind every statistic is a human face. A human heart. A human soul
• A sick elderly woman, lying on a dirt floor, her body wracked with pain, with no medicine, no doctor, no comfort, only the waiting.
• A young girl, who has survived rape ( Justice Congo Group has more than 2579 cases of victims of rape) only to face a lifetime of trauma without counselling, without care, without justice.
• A child, hungry and out of school, whose only dream is a meal and a book, whose only hope is that someone, somewhere, will remember them.
• A farmer, whose fields are now battlefields, whose family faces
starvation because the earth he once cultivated is soaked in blood. The Weight of War and Disease The M23 armed forces, backed by foreign forces, have seized cities like Goma and Bukavu, creating a parallel administration of fear. Advanced weapons, drones, GPS jamming, are now used against civilians.
The Allied Democratic Forces continue their reign of terror in Ituri, where over a million people are displaced.
The current Ebola outbreak, the deadly Bundibugyo virus, is spreading through the chaos, with health workers unable to track, trace, or treat the sick. Famine is everywhere. Across the DRC, 26 million people face acute hunger. In the east, farming has been destroyed.
Families are eating leaves, roots, and dirt to survive. The world has moved on, but Congo has not. Congo is bleeding. Congo is dying. And we cannot, we must not, remain silent. Our Mission: Justice Congo Group We are a UK-registered charity, born from the belief that the only way to honour the suffering of the Congolese people is through action.
We are not asking for pity. We are asking for partnership. We are asking for you to stand with us. We are seeking to provide: Education for children who have lost years of schooling, whose futures are being stolen day by day.
• Healthcare for the sick, the injured, and the traumatised, who have nowhere else to turn?
Trauma centres for the thousands of women and girls who have survived sexual violences, whose wounds are invisible but deep. Clean water, because no one should die from thirst in a land of rivers. Economic empowerment, so families can rebuild their lives through farming and small business, so they can dream again. Peace integration, so that the people of eastern Congo can finally have a seat at the table of their own future , we know that your names open doors that remain closed to us. We are not asking for your money. We are asking for your voices. We are asking for your guidance. We are asking for a referral to donor institutions in America, Europe, and beyond, organisations that will not listen to unsolicited letters, but will listen to you. Your support would not just help us fund projects. It would tell the people of the Democratic Republic Congo that they are not forgotten. That their suffering matters. That a mother's tears are not invisible. That a child's hunger is not acceptable. That a woman's trauma will not be ignored. We promise to act with integrity, transparency, and a deep respect for the laws and people we serve. We will vet our partners, protect our staff, and ensure every dollar reaches those who need it most. We will be accountable. We will be faithful. We will be worthy of your trust.
A Final Plea we are counting on you. Not because you are powerful, but because you are just.
Not because you are famous, but because you are good. Not because you have to, but because you care. The elderly woman in Congo does not know your names. But she knows the pain of losing everything. She knows the fear of watching her grandchildren starve. She knows the silence of world that has moved on. And she is begging, begging, for someone to break that silence.
Let us break that silence together. Please, help us help her. Please, help us help Congo. With deepest respect, with desperate hope, and with a heart that refuses to give up,
Justice Congo Group.
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