Make a Change

Sign these petitions!

• https://www.change.org/p/electronics-companies-stop-unethical-coltan-mining-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo
• https://www.change.org/p/united-nations-environment-program-stop-the-coltan-mining-in-the-drc-and-save-the-native-wildlife-before-it-is-too-late
• https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1120

Learn about the situations happening around you right now. Do you own research to find out what is going on. Understanding the background of the situation in needed to be able to make a change in the world. If you haven't already check out the history page to learn more about the challenges of Africa's past. Having that information allows you to become a global citizen. It is also important to keep asking questions as the arise. Having the prior information means that you can spread the word to others and in the long run create a change in the world!

There are some organizations that are trying to support the Congolese who are mining for the coltan. You can show support by donating money to such organizations. Check out these organizations!

• https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/children-in-congo/
• https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/computers-for-pathway-students-in-africa/
• https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/empower-street-childrens-education-build-a-school/