1. A humanitarian disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo

2. Your brief… DR Congo has a history of civil war.
There is still conflict between different groups of people including the government and tribal groups.
The groups are fighting over natural resources and land.
In August 2008 there was fighting between rebel tribal groups and the government, causing a large number of people to flee from their homes.
There are now an estimated displaced people living in refugee camps.
© George Mulala
© George Mulala

3. Refugee Camps Overcrowded Lack of food No running water
Shelters made from wood and cloth
Unclean water
Severe lack of sanitation
Disease spreads quickly
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People feel vulnerable and unsafe
Kidnapping

4. Are you a global citizen?
The UN are trying to help by sending soldiers into the area to help restore peace, but what can you do?
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Your mission:
Working in
groups, create an emergency
Action Plan to help the
people of the Democratic
Republic of Congo.
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