Congo Week 2025

Location: Eglise Nouvelle Jerusalem, Gerhardusgasse 26/2027, 1200 Vienna

Registration required: no

Pray together – carry together: Join the worldwide prayer for peace and healing in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A sign of solidarity:

Regardless of faith or denomination, this prayer unites people in their commitment to justice.

Spiritual Strength:

A moment of reflection, hope and joint action across borders.

Location: Zoom - Online

Registration required: Yes

Understand before you act:

Learn about the political and historical background that continues to shape the DR Congo today.

Knowledge creates awareness:

Only those who understand the past can effectively work for a fairer future.

Impulses from experts:

With speaker Isi and guests from the Congolese community in Austria.

Location: Zoom - Online

Registration required: Yes

Discover the hidden connection:

How are our smartphones, laptops, and electric cars connected to the mineral resources of the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Think globally – act locally:

Find out what responsibility consumers, companies and politicians have in Europe.

Discuss with:

With guest speaker Jonas Bidiamba from Lux Mwinda

Location: University of Vienna, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, Seminar Room 13

Registration required: Yes

Open discussion:

No prior knowledge necessary – share ideas, listen, and learn from each other.

Get involved:

Developing strategies together for peace, justice and dignity in the DR Congo and worldwide.

Connect:

Meet activists, students, NGO representatives and members of the Congolese diaspora.

Your voice counts:

Especially for people from the Congolese community – a space to be heard.

Location: Dschungel Wien, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna

Registration required: yes

A film that moves:

Congo in Four Acts shows the reality of life in Congo from the perspective of the people themselves.

Art meets activism:

Poetry reading by Lauréne, author of Child of Congo – a collection of deeply touching, socially critical poems.

Reflecting together:

Open discussion afterwards with space for exchange, emotion and solidarity.

Culinary finale:

Congolese snacks from Fondation La Grande – a sensual evening for the head, heart, and taste.

Location: Aux Gazelles, Rahlgasse 5, 1060 Vienna

Registration required: No

For the whole family:

Congolese creative workshops, Congolese games and interactive experiences for children and young people.

Learning through play:

Workshops on African crafts, hair art, and Congolese-style recycling.

Special Fundraising Kongo & Marokko Brunch - 

Cultural encounter:

Authentic Congolese and Moroccan cuisine, traditional music & lively atmosphere.

From 6:00 PM Networking & Celebrations:

After party in the evening with DJ Zola & live music – a celebration of community and diversity.

A day for peace, joy & unity.