This opinion piece tells about the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the impact war and conflict have on the children and their education.
“The DRC’s lands are among the richest in the world—abundant with cobalt, coltan, diamonds, and other minerals that power our smartphones, electric vehicles, and global industries. If these resources were harnessed ethically and sustainably for the benefit of the Congolese people rather than fueling cycles of exploitation and war, children would reap the gifts of their motherland instead of being trapped in displacement and dependence on global aid.”