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GRITtv: Kambale Musavuli: The World Needs Congo

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"The democratic Republic of the Congo is literally and figuratively the heart of Africa. The country of 65 million people straddles the equator and is bordered by 9 other countries. It is the size of Western Europe and the fulcrum on which the entire African continent swings. Barack Obama proclaims, If Africa is to achieve its promise, resolving the problem in the Congo will be critical. Congo is arguably the richest country on the planet in terms of natural resources.

GRITtv: Dec. 16, 2009

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Breaking News: Citigroup is getting more tax breaks, and Ben Bernanke is Time’s Person of the Year. The recession's over! Not so fast. Are we just returning to pre-recession levels, or something better--or worse? Nicole Gelinas and Max Fraad Wolff talk about regulation, government and private industry and where to go from here. Reinhold Martin discusses housing, urban and rural living. Jennifer Utz files a video report on Cole Miller, who founded No More Victims to support children in Iraq wounded by the war and without access to basic health care.

GRITtv: Fighting Rape One Victim at a Time

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Dr. Denis Mukwege was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize that Barack Obama won, and his work helping victims of rape in the Congo is inspirational. His Panzi Hospital treats an average of ten women a day, providing surgery and helping women heal from their traumas physical and mental. This video from V-Day celebrates Dr. Mukwege's struggle to defeat the horrors of sexual violence. For more information, check out Congo Week's Take Action page.

GRITtv: Rose & Nangabire: Learning to Forgive

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Rose Mapendo joined our panel today to talk about her experience escaping the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the situation there. This remarkable documentary, "Rose & Nangabire," tells another part of her story: how she was reunited with her daughter, Nangabire, who was left behind in Congo when the family left. Rose travels the world working for peace in her country, and this video shows just some of the challenges she faces. Thanks to Arts Engine for the video.

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