Congo, Cobalt & Change: DRC Voices from the Ground - Day 1

Join us on May 2nd for firsthand stories from the Basandja coalition on the impacts of mining on communities and the environment in DRC!

By United Tech and Allied Workers Education Team

Date and time

Friday, May 2 · 5 - 9pm GMT+1

Location

The Africa Centre

66 Great Suffolk Street London SE1 0BL United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Attendee registration

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Welcome and Film Screening

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Panel Discussion

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Networking

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours

An evening event featuring an intimate panel discussion with members of the Basandja Coalition. Frontline advocates will shed light on the tech-driven exploitation of minerals in Congo, its impact on the health of local communities and the environment, and the broader implications for workers’ rights.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the Basandja Coalition?

The Basandja Coalition is a grassroots alliance operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), dedicated to defending Indigenous rights, promoting environmental justice, and addressing humanitarian crises.

What can I do to help?

For immediate support, especially concerning urgent needs in areas like Goma, you can contribute to their GoFundMe fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-support-needed-in-goma-dr-congo?

I can’t attend in person, should I still get a ticket

Yes, register for the virtual ticket and you will be sent the zoom link

What is UTAW?

United Tech and Allied Workers (UTAW) are a national branch of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) formed in 2020. We are the UK’s only union specifically for all workers in the tech industry, and we're proud to represent more tech workers than anyone else.

I have another question not listed about the event

Please email international@utaw.tech and we will get back to you ASAP!

Organized by

United Tech and Allied Workers Education Team