Congo Week

October 19-24, 2025

Theme: “Lift Every Voice”

Congo Week is a time to shine a light on the ongoing impact of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to rally support for its people. As members of the Body of Christ, we join in solidarity with our siblings in the DRC who continue to face injustice, exploitation, and environmental harm. Together, we commit to breaking the silence, promoting justice, defending the vulnerable, caring for creation, and standing alongside the Congolese people.

This year’s theme, “Lift Every Voice,” reminds us that advocacy is a collective act — each voice raised can help bring peace, justice, and hope.

Congo Week is also a celebration of the DRC’s vibrant culture, abundant natural resources, and resilient communities. We honor our partners in Congo who courageously work for peace and justice every day.

Throughout the week, we will share advocacy tools, educational resources, and ways you can get involved on our website, social media, and email updates.

Worship Materials for Congo Week

What Can I Do?

Learn

• Congo Week 2024 Resources
•  The CDCC on the Front of Deforestation (English)
•  The CDCC on the Front of Deforestation (French)
• Congo Week 2023 Cooking Videos by Rev. Dr. Brigitte Eale
• Impacts of Climate Change on Women and Children in Mbandaka
• Congo Week 2022 Resources
• Congo Week 2021 Resources
• Congo Week 2020 Resources
• WCC Zacchaeus Tax Justice Campaign 
• Read Advocacy Contexto: The Mapping Project and the Nobel Laureate
• Read the 2011 UCC Resolution and Disciples Resolution calling for “Reflection and Advocacy on Behalf of the Congo”
• Congo Fact Sheet 
• Congo Reading List
• Kids to Kids “Journey to Congo” Curriculum
• Dig deeper with the Congo Week Resource Guide

Pray

• Worship Materials for Congo Week

Give

• Make a gift! Global Ministries partners in Congo are responding to and adversely affected by the pandemic in various ways. Support how the Community of Disciples of Christ in the Congo responds through the Health Priority Project and the Women’s Microcredit and Savings Project.

Advocate

• Participate in The Cell Out digital fast to raise awareness about the violence caused by mineral mining in the Congo. The Cell Out is a cell phone/electronics boycott held from Noon – 1 pm on the Wednesday of Congo Week. It is designed to call attention to the use of rare minerals such as coltan in our electronic devices. The international sale of these minerals helps finance the continuing conflict in the region. Learn more about the minerals mined in Congo.
  • What can I say in my “Cell Out” voicemail/social media message?
    “Today from noon – 1:00 pm is the Congo Week “Cell Out.”  I am turning off my cell phone/electronic devices and sharing this message to call attention to the violent conflict over the Congo’s valuable natural resources. Rare minerals like coltan are used in electronic devices and the international sale of these minerals can finance the continuing conflict in the region. To learn more and take action visit: https://www.globalministries.org/congo_week.”