Independent research. Community-led action. Public accountability.
Justice. Dignity.
A Shared Future for Congo.
Social Justice Congo brings together independent research, public education and community-led action to advance rights, accountable institutions and sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Our mission
Congo's wealth should create lasting public benefit for its people.
We produce reliable knowledge, open public debate and work alongside communities so that the country's resources and institutions serve everyone's dignity.
Human dignity
Evidence and independence
Community participation
Transparency and accountability
01
Research
Understand challenges through credible evidence and community knowledge.
02
Advocacy
Advance lawful, evidence-led and non-party-political policy recommendations.
03
Community action
Develop practical programmes with affected communities and accountable partners.
Priority areas
Eight pillars for a just society
Justice, Human Rights & Accountable Institutions
Access to justice, land rights and institutions that serve the public.
Explore 02Peace, Civilian Protection & Regional Cooperation
Conflict prevention, civilian protection and peaceful cooperation.
Explore 03Mining, Natural Resources & Community Benefit
Resource governance that delivers lasting benefit to people.
Explore 04Housing, Infrastructure & Essential Services
Decent housing, water, energy, roads and reliable public services.
Explore 05Education, Skills & Inclusive Livelihoods
Schools, training, youth employment and local economies.
Explore 06Health, Wellbeing & Social Protection
Community care, maternal health, inclusion and prevention.
Explore 07Women, Children & Indigenous Communities
Rights, leadership, protection and inclusion of the most marginalised.
Explore 08Climate, Biodiversity & Cultural Heritage
Forests, rivers, national parks and Indigenous knowledge.
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Research & Insights
Our first publications are in preparation
We have not published anything yet. Our initial research priorities cover resource governance, land rights and community-development agreements.
Community development
From Natural Wealth to Community Wellbeing
Fair development can support housing, water, clean energy, education, healthcare, local employment and environmental protection — with communities involved from the start.
- Housing
- Clean water
- Clean energy
- Education
- Healthcare
- Local jobs
- Environment
Projects
Projects & geographic focus
No projects are active yet. Each initiative will be published with a clear status: proposed, in development, fundraising, active or completed.
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Advocacy & public dialogue
Each campaign will set out the issue, evidence, recommendation and available action — always lawful and non-party-political.
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Governance & transparency
Board oversight, research independence, ethical funding and accountability to communities.
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