The Congo Convention - Prep Work

The Congo Convention starts Monday morning!

A reminder that I want the emphasis this week to be placed on understanding of the issues in the DRC before project week so the deadline for your essay rough draft has been extended to Wednesday, March 14th.

Over the long weekend, you need to do the following:

1. Have the background info worksheet filled out
Understand the physical characteristics of the Congo - who lives there, the population, where it is on the map, neighboring countries etc.

2. Read the two articles posted in the last post (below)

3. Be able to answer the following questions:

What are the foundations of the conflict in the DRC?
What do minerals have to do with the conflict in the DRC?
Who is involved in this conflict?
What can the international community do to help?

4. Understand that there are three MAIN issues that are occurring in the DRC - 1. USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS, 2. SEXUAL SLAVERY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS, 3. EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES

5. Read Kambale's Bio - the link is on a post below (and Avatar Comparison that was handed out in class!)

6. Have at least ONE WELL WRITTEN question developed that you would like Kambale to answer

Good luck and please feel free to contact me if you have questions! Get ready to DO SOMETHING POSITIVE this week. A reminder as well to those who have agreed to bring in snacks - Don't forget!