About
Team Congo’s institutional advocacy focuses on representing the Congolese people before international organizations and decision-makers. By engaging with institutions such as the European Parliament, the United Nations, and other global bodies, we seek to make Congo’s reality visible, demand accountability, and promote long-term peace and development.
October, 30, 2025 - Paris (France)
Peace Forum
Team Congo was honored to participate in the Paris Peace Forum as a representative of civil society. The event gathered over 70 countries and numerous organizations working on the ground in conflict zones, focusing on collaborative solutions for global peace and humanitarian aid. During this forum, a total of €1.5 billion was pledged to support humanitarian assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo - alongside the key announcement of the reopening of Goma’s airport to facilitate aid delivery. When Congo is discussed, Team Congo is there - standing for truth, justice, and the voices of those most affected.
March, 26, 2025 - Brussels (Belgium)
Meeting with Marc Botenga
Team Congo had the honor of meeting with Marc Botenga, Belgian Member of the European Parliament. The discussion was both insightful and constructive, focusing on the current challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the European Union’s potential role in supporting justice and peace. We shared perspectives on the humanitarian and political situation, and received valuable advice on how to strengthen advocacy and collaboration within EU institutions. This exchange marked another important step in amplifying Congo’s voice and building international solidarity for lasting change.
March, 25, 2025 - Brussels (Belgium)
Meeting with Hilde Vautmans
Team Congo had the opportunity to meet with Hilde Vautmans, Member of the European Parliament and Co-Chair of the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly. The conversation was insightful and constructive, focusing on the current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the need for greater international engagement. During this meeting, Team Congo shared several of its mission reports and exchanged perspectives on how to strengthen awareness and collaboration within European institutions.
February, 19, 2025 - Brussels (Belgium)
Meeting with Rima Hassan
Team Congo had the pleasure of meeting with French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan for a thoughtful and constructive exchange. The discussion focused on the interconnection of struggles, particularly between the Congolese and Palestinian causes - and the shared fight for justice, dignity, and liberation. During the meeting, Team Congo also presented and reviewed the report by Martin Mofali Kolo, “Congo : Human Misery, Mineral Wealth,” which highlights the humanitarian and environmental consequences of mineral exploitation. This exchange marked an important moment of solidarity, awareness, and global commitment to justice.
July, 16, 2024 - Strasbourg (France)
Génération Lumière at the European Parlement
Team Congo accompanied the association Génération Lumière in a crucial debate highlighting how global tech and green energy industries fuel the ongoing genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The discussion called for concrete action - including an embargo on Rwanda-labelled minerals, the termination of the Rwanda-EU trade deal, and the suspension of military and financial support to Kigali. This initiative contributed to a European Parliament resolution later adopted in February 2025, urging the European Commission to withdraw its memorandum of understanding on sustainable raw material value chains with the Rwandan government.
