GreenFaith’s DRC work focuses on grassroots faith organizing to resist fossil fuel expansion and to protect sacred lands and rivers. By training faith leaders and supporting community advocacy, GreenFaith helps amplify local demands for accountable, equitable energy policies and protections from extractive harm.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to vast mineral reserves, including cobalt, copper, and coltan, essential for global energy transition technologies. However, mining and fossil fuel exploration have had severe environmental and social impacts. According to Global Witness,
In the heart of Democratic Republic of the Congo, a powerful movement is uprising, one rooted in lived realities from communities, homes, and places of worship. Through the Grassroots African Women of...
