Congo Week 2025 in Vienna – Together for justice, sustainability & dialogue

Salomé Grünberger
4 hours ago
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19-25. October 2025 – Vienna

What is Congo Week?

Congo Week , launched in 2008 by student and community initiatives, is a global week of action raising awareness of the ongoing conflict as well as the immense human and natural potential of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, over 600 universities and communities in more than 75 countries worldwide have participated .

Why is the event so relevant?

Raising global awareness : The campaign supports peace, justice and human dignity for Congo Congo Week .
Interdisciplinary theme week : Thematic days – starting with an interreligious prayer, through colonial history, the promotion of women, to discussions on raw materials, the climate crisis and fundraising, Congo Week .
Connection to global change : The focus on minerals such as cobalt shows Congo as a key region for the green energy transition – relevant for climate protection and sustainable supply chains, Congo Week .

Organization of Congo Week Vienna

In Vienna, the week is organized by the Fondation La Grande , Congo Vienna Action , and Friends of the Congo . The latter is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that has been working for peace and development in Congo since 2004, Congo Week .

Highlights in the program

The theme week is structured around thematically focused days Congo Week :

This is achieved through filmic, scientific and cultural contributions – ideal for education, engagement and discourse.

CSR, Supply Chain Law & Sustainability Reporting: Why you should take action now

CSR and due diligence obligations (Supply Chain Act / CSRDD) require companies to take responsibility for the origin and impacts of their supply chains. Congo Week addresses key issues such as cobalt mining, child labor, and environmental protection—precisely the topics that are increasingly relevant in CSR reports.
ESG reporting (especially social and governance) is becoming increasingly important for investors. Commitment to social justice and environmental transparency has a positive impact on a company's image and credibility.
Positioning as a responsible company : Your participation signals strong corporate values – those who actively support humane conditions and sustainable development also gain influence among stakeholders and experts.

Join now – How you can get involved

Provide rooms or technical infrastructure (projector, etc.)
Organize film screenings, panels, and workshops
Make CSR contributions (financial or in-kind donations)
Mobilize networks – share information in your environment
Offer collaboration or PR support

Contact & Participation : Interested? Please contact us at info@fondationlagrande.com and we'll discuss your ideas for participation.

Conclusion

Congo Week 2025 in Vienna combines cultural dialogue, education, peacebuilding, sustainability, and active civil society within a powerful framework. It offers the opportunity not only to assume public responsibility but also to meaningfully fulfill and visibly live up to CSR and ESG criteria.

We look forward to your commitment – let’s make a difference together !