Kamate warns Congo communities are at riskCEFR A1
15 Mar 2026
Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Dieuvain Musaghi, Unsplash
- An activist lives in eastern Congo.
- He works for climate and rights.
- He has worked without violence for years.
- He says Congo has many minerals.
- But many people stay poor there.
- Armed groups and soldiers hurt civilians.
- Soldiers take him to Kinshasa sometimes.
- People fear protest and losing homes.
- He asks people to act together.
Difficult words
- activist — person who works for change in society
- climate — usual weather in a place over time
- right — things people should have or be able to dorights
- violence — use of physical force that hurts people
- mineral — natural substances found under the groundminerals
- civilian — people who are not soldiers or fighterscivilians
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Discussion questions
- Would you join other people to help a cause?
- Have you ever acted with other people for rights or climate?
- Do you think people should act together?
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