There is so much more

I am always filled with sadness to leave Congo and our work here. With each trip (four for me now), I feel more and more connected to the people and our projects. There are so many remarkable Congolese people doing such important work to rebuild their country after so many years of war, and I have seen some real progress. Of course, these are baby steps. There is so much more to do.

With each trip, however, the conversation changes about what needs to be done and how to do it.  While the women who have been raped clearly still need assistance on so many levels, now that the conflict has abated a bit, there is more focus on projects and changes that can really impact Congo's future.  The work that is being done to certify that the mines are demilitarized has already impacted many Congolese communities by discouraging the armed groups. Now that many corporations like Intel, HP, Apple