Every single person I met during my five days in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is seeking safety and security, and new opportunities to earn an income.
I recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo , one of the world's most complex humanitarian crises.The DRC is home to the largest reserves of coltan—a mineral used in the smartphones we are glued to—as well as significant quantities of the world's cobalt and copper. The country has the Earth's second-largest rainforest after the Amazon. As the second-largest country in Africa, the DRC is the size of Western Europe. It should be one of the richest countries in the world.
By the time she escaped at the age of 9, her little body was so damaged that hospital staff weren't sure she would survive. But after many years and many surgeries, much medical assistance, and psychological support, Jemima told me she is strong, has found self-worth, and is currently studying to be a nurse so she can help other women. Ultimately, she dreams of becoming a doctor.I also met Beatrice* who, at the age of 17, was raped by five men.
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