We are unlocking the transformative power of fashion to #endrapeinwar and uplift survivors
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
is home to the 21st century's most precious
minerals. This fuels antagonistic appetites,
locally and internationally. As a result,
the country has been embroiled in
conflict for 25 years. This has
subjected women, men and children to
innumerable atrocities, including
sexual violence.
Our Partner Panzi Hospital
Dr. Denis Mukwege (2018 Nobel Peace Prize
Laureate) opened Panzi Hospital in Bukavu,
DRC in 1999. As the war continued, violence
intensified and women were raped with
increasing brutality. To date, Panzi Hospital
has treated more than 85,000 women suffering
from rape- or birth-related complications.
Holistic Healing
Survivors often experience deep
psychological trauma and are rejected
by their communities due to the cultural
stigma of rape. Dr. Mukwege developed
the four-pillar “Panzi Model” of holistic
healing, which combines medical treatment,
psychological care, access to legal services,
and socioeconomic support through
education and job skills training.
Your Impact
Your clothes mean something. Your purchase
from Congo Clothing Company provides the
funding for our MIT developed impact
framework: the CÂł method. We combine communication, capacity and continuous support to set survivors on a path to renewal. Our value proposition
is simple, look good and do good.
Inspired by tradition
We use fashion as an advocacy tool. Our
patterns are reminiscent of the Kuba Kingdom
— a 17th century kingdom that was based in
the Southeastern part of today’s Democratic
Republic of Congo where women were
famous for their artistic use of geometric
patterns.
I pledge to
#endrapeinwar
Fill out the form below and join our global
community! You will receive your pledge
card via email.
FAQs
Our clothing is currently manufactured at an ethical factory in Colombia. Due to the conflict and instability in the DRC, the country does not offer an optimal environment for manufacturing.Â
We selected Colombia due to its robust manufacturing industry, and its history of overcoming systemic violence. We believe Colombia’s turnaround and economic recovery can serve as a blueprint for the DRC.
We donate 10% of our profit to fund training programs at Panzi Hospital to upskill survivors. Additionally, your purchase helps to provide each participant with a sewing machine. In the future, we plan to integrate the survivors into our supply chain and provide them with a living wage.
We are currently working with the MIT D-Lab to prototype products that can be made in the Congo.
Spreading awareness of the issue always helps. If you would like to make a pledge to #endrapeinwar, please click here.
You can also make a direct donation to the Panzi Foundation on our website at checkout or at https://panzifoundation.org/.
Our logo represents the essence of what we stand for. Broken apart, its pieces each tell their own story. Our zigzag represents patterns from the Kuba culture of the DRC as well as tortuous journeys that led many Congolese women to the beds of Panzi Hospital. Our straight lines symbolize purpose and firmness of character in the midst of chaos. Resilience is the sum of its parts. We tell stories of women that are broken but not destroyed. Ultimately, Congo Clothing Company is about hope.
We are unlocking the transformative power of fashion to #endrapeinwar and uplift survivors
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
is home to the 21st century's most precious
minerals. This fuels antagonistic appetites,
locally and internationally. As a result,
the country has been embroiled in
conflict for 25 years. This has
subjected women, men and children to
innumerable atrocities, including
sexual violence.
Our Partner Panzi Hospital
Dr. Denis Mukwege (2018 Nobel Peace Prize
Laureate) opened Panzi Hospital in Bukavu,
DRC in 1999. As the war continued, violence
intensified and women were raped with
increasing brutality. To date, Panzi Hospital
has treated more than 85,000 women suffering
from rape- or birth-related complications.
Holistic Healing
Survivors often experience deep
psychological trauma and are rejected
by their communities due to the cultural
stigma of rape. Dr. Mukwege developed
the four-pillar “Panzi Model” of holistic
healing, which combines medical treatment,
psychological care, access to legal services,
and socioeconomic support through
education and job skills training.
Your Impact
Your clothes mean something. Your purchase
from Congo Clothing Company provides the
funding for our MIT developed impact
framework: the CÂł method. We combine communication, capacity and continuous support to set survivors on a path to renewal. Our value proposition
is simple, look good and do good.
Inspired by tradition
We use fashion as an advocacy tool. Our
patterns are reminiscent of the Kuba Kingdom
— a 17th century kingdom that was based in
the Southeastern part of today’s Democratic
Republic of Congo where women were
famous for their artistic use of geometric
patterns.
I pledge to
#endrapeinwar
Fill out the form below and join our global
community! You will receive your pledge
card via email
FAQs
Our clothing is currently manufactured at an ethical factory in Colombia. Due to the conflict and instability in the DRC, the country does not offer an optimal environment for manufacturing.Â
We selected Colombia due to its robust manufacturing industry, and its history of overcoming systemic violence. We believe Colombia’s turnaround and economic recovery can serve as a blueprint for the DRC.
We donate 10% of our profit to fund training programs at Panzi Hospital to upskill survivors. Additionally, your purchase helps to provide each participant with a sewing machine. In the future, we plan to integrate the survivors into our supply chain and provide them with a living wage.
We are currently working with the MIT D-Lab to prototype products that can be made in the Congo.
Spreading awareness of the issue always helps. If you would like to make a pledge to #endrapeinwar, please click here.
You can also make a direct donation to the Panzi Foundation on our website at checkout or at https://panzifoundation.org/.
Our logo represents the essence of what we stand for. Broken apart, its pieces each tell their own story. Our zigzag represents patterns from the Kuba culture of the DRC as well as tortuous journeys that led many Congolese women to the beds of Panzi Hospital. Our straight lines symbolize purpose and firmness of character in the midst of chaos. Resilience is the sum of its parts. We tell stories of women that are broken but not destroyed. Ultimately, Congo Clothing Company is about hope.