Did you know that 45,000 people die every month in DR Congo? Did you know that in the Congo, four women are being raped every 5 minutes? Did you know that the conflict in Congo is the worst and most deadly conflict of our generation? Yet most of us go on with our lives almost oblivious to the absolute human devastation and suffering across the ocean. We at BuzzFoto couldn’t be silent any longer. We decided to take action! We sponsored Yoga For Congo Women in Salt Lake City this last weekend. It was an amazing experience for everyone involved. The event was organized to raise awareness about the conflict but also to raise money for Women For Women International.
Women for Women allows post rape survivors to enroll in a one year program which includes gender and human rights awareness training, literacy and skills training, food, medicine, and clothing, as well as emotional assistance to recover and heal from the atrocities they have experienced. Upon completion of the program, they receive seed money to begin their own small businesses, so that they may continue to sustain themselves and their families. This program is saving and changing the lives of the families in the Congo.

The Yoga For Congo Women event raised enough money to sponsor four women for an entire year. Four Women! Just imagine the difference this can make!

We would love to thank Ann Richmond from Yoga For Congo Women who drove from Colorado on her own dime to lead the event. She is truly dedicated and her presentation was one of the most uplifting and transforming experiences we’ve ever had. She is truly amazing! Make sure to join her Facebook Page. Our photographer, Jen Fauset took the amazing photographs above. Check out her site.

The conflict in the Congo might be the most deadly in the world but there is hope! Help us! Join us!

Educate yourself on the conflict. Join Women For Women International and donate or sponsor a woman! Host a Yoga For Congo Women event in your area. We cannot afford to do nothing!