1. A humanitarian disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo

2. Your brief… DR Congo has a history of civil war. There is still conflict between different groups of people including the government and tribal groups. The groups are fighting over natural resources and land. In August 2008 there was fighting between rebel tribal groups and the government, causing a large number of people to flee from their homes. There are now an estimated 250 000 displaced people living in refugee camps. © George Mulala

3. Refugee Camps Overcrowded Shelters made from wood and cloth Severe lack of sanitation Lack of food No running water Unclean water Disease spreads quickly People feel vulnerable and unsafe Kidnapping Photo by Flickr user cyclopsr and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.

4. Are you a global citizen? Working in groups, create an emergency Action Plan to help the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN are trying to help by sending soldiers into the area to help restore peace, but what can you do? Your mission: © Sebastian Bolesch Photo by Flickr user cyclopsr and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.