Posts Tagged: extractives

Transition minerals at heart of the war in DR Congo

By Elie Kadima | POM, Joining Hands DR Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a country in Central Africa with a surface area of 2,345,000 square kilometers. A country rich in natural resources, it is a geological marvel, containing over 70% of the minerals the world needs for electronics and green energy transition…. Read more »

Network Invites Us to Build Harmony, Bring Justice

Global Solidarity Network Provides Spaces to Learn, Serve Globally and at Home By Cindy Corell, mission co-worker in Haiti, and Jed Koball, mission co-worker in Peru   *This article was originally published in the PHP Post Summer 2023 Issue It is nearly impossible to start the day without laying your hands on something — some… Read more »

RELUFA publishes report on diamond mining sites in Cameroon

The Republic of Cameroon is a participant of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. The Kimberley Process is meant to increase transparency and oversight in the diamond industry, as well as eliminate conflict diamonds. RELUFA, the Joining Hands network in Cameroon, is a member of the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC). The KPCSC observes the… Read more »

Celebrating the Life of Jean Marie Kabanga

Joining Hands mourns the loss of a friend and a powerful advocate for change in Congo By Valery Nodem | Presbyterian Hunger Program Staff   We are very saddened about the passing of our friend, colleague, and partner Jean Marie Kabanga. Jean Marie was the coordinator of the Platform of Organizations of Civil Society Intervening… Read more »