<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Action for Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Congolese Voices Together]]></description><link>https://www.actionforcongo.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:20:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.actionforcongo.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Congressional Briefing Highlights Human Impact of Washington Accords in the DRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[On March 16, 2026, Action for Congo held a congressional briefing to provide Members of Congress and their staff with an in-depth analysis of the impact of the Washington Accords on communities in the DRC. The briefing brought critical attention to the gap between the accords’ stated objectives and the realities faced by civilians on the ground. Participants examined how ongoing insecurity, displacement, and limited access to basic services continue to affect millions of Congolese people,...]]></description><link>https://www.actionforcongo.org/post/congressional-briefing-highlights-human-impact-of-washington-accords-in-the-drc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e06e37c24daa39f9d89e8e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:06:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8bea3_769233fdd5a749e9b06e88b33528aec7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_624,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nils Kinuani</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action for Congo Receives Recognition at the Maryland State Level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action for Congo has been formally recognized by the State of Maryland for its outstanding contributions to community engagement and civic impact. In 2025, Action for Congo was honored with a Governor’s Citation, a prestigious recognition awarded to individuals and organizations whose work demonstrates exceptional service to the state. This honor reflects Action for Congo’s ongoing commitment to advocacy, public awareness, and community empowerment. Through its initiatives, Action for Congo...]]></description><link>https://www.actionforcongo.org/post/action-for-congo-receives-recognition-at-the-maryland-state-level</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e220a7c4c584cedb07790b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8bea3_e992575ecb254297bde4f275c1b2e5d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_977,h_652,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nils Kinuani</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Historic Milestone: African Youth Day Recognized in Maryland Through Governor’s Proclamation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action for Congo successfully secured a Governor’s proclamation recognizing African Youth Day in the State of Maryland, marking a significant milestone in advancing the visibility, empowerment, and civic engagement of African youth across the state. This recognition highlights the growing importance of youth leadership within African diaspora communities and affirms the contributions young people make to strengthening civic life, cultural identity, and community development. Through sustained...]]></description><link>https://www.actionforcongo.org/post/a-historic-milestone-african-youth-day-recognized-in-maryland-through-governor-s-proclamation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e07157934ce57791714a75</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:19:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8bea3_e5fbb4d9513c4de09f2f6fe324705d18~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_977,h_731,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nils Kinuani</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocacy Actions Elevate Awareness of the Crisis in the DRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action for Congo has led numerous advocacy actions to raise awareness about the ongoing war and the dire humanitarian situation in the DRC, while calling for stronger and more sustained engagement from the U.S. government. Through public campaigns, community mobilization, policy advocacy, and direct engagement with decision-makers, Action for Congo has consistently worked to bring greater visibility to the crisis. These efforts have helped elevate the issue within policy and advocacy spaces,...]]></description><link>https://www.actionforcongo.org/post/advocacy-actions-elevate-awareness-of-the-crisis-in-the-drc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e06ff747c3def1fff2071b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:17:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8bea3_7bd704ecd0df464fbc2629f9239b4e0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_468,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nils Kinuani</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action for Congo Secures Historic Congolese American Day Proclamation in Washington, DC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nils Kinuani accepting the proclamation Action for Congo led a successful advocacy campaign to secure the official proclamation of June 30, 2025, as Congolese American Day in Washington, DC. This milestone recognition was formally presented at the Office of the Mayor on June 27, 2025, honoring the contributions of the Congolese diaspora and celebrating the enduring cultural and historical ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Through coalition-building,...]]></description><link>https://www.actionforcongo.org/post/action-for-congo-secures-historic-congolese-american-day-proclamation-in-washington-dc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e06ef9c24daa39f9d8a061</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:11:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8bea3_81612df81bfc4ba8be346b7ac91e3208~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_824,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nils Kinuani</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>