Breaking the Silence

Breaking the Silence Congo Week is a week of activities commemorating the millions of lives lost in the Congo conflict while celebrating the country's enormous human and natural potential. Communities around the world join forces with Congolese people during the third week of October each year to screen films, hold teach-ins and forums, organize rallies, fundraisers, perform concerts, and engage in many other activities to raise Congo's profile worldwide. Students and community organizers initiated Congo Week in 2008. Religious leaders, scholars, intellectuals, artists, and ordinary people around the world also participated to honor the lives of Congolese people and their quest for human dignity. For more information:www.congoweek.org and www.fondationlagrande.com

OPEN CALL

As part of the Congo Week 2025 in Vienna we invite all artists, cultural workers, committed people, companies and NPOs and NGOs with Congolese roots cordially invite you to actively participate in the program.

Whether music, dance, theater, literature, film, visual arts, culinary arts, or crafts – your contributions make the diversity and creativity of the Congo visible and tangible. All submitted applications will be evaluated by a Expert jury evaluatesIf there are any questions or uncertainties, we will contact the applicants directly. Participation is free of charge. Please note, however, that according to Austrian law no costs for equipment, travel expenses or additional materials can be taken over by the organizers.

Organized by:
Fondation La Grande | Congo Vienna Action | Friends of the Congo