Empowering women in Congo: Umicore’s partnership with Mamas for Africa

Umicore has been a proud supporter of Mamas for Africa since 2023. This organization helps women and girls in eastern Congo who face sexual and gender-based violence by offering counseling that helps them heal physically and mentally while also working on preventing violence, raising awareness, supporting families and mediating conflicts. Through their work the support gender equality following their belief that strong women make a strong society.

In 2023 they offered medical and psychological assistance to more than 2,900 girls and women, helping them recover and restore their dignity. The organization also started new awareness campaigns, which reached nearly 35,000 people through awareness days and radio spots. These campaigns aimed to challenge taboos, support gender equality, and inform communities about the effects of sexual violence.

They also advanced in the medical field. They partnered with local hospitals to meet the high demand for medical care and to secure a fast place for all the women who need surgery. They started a Hepatitis B vaccination program for raped women, managing the vaccination process to ensure prompt and effective treatment. This spared the affected girls and women costly and inconvenient travel.

We are happy to join them in this journey, helping to stop violence against women and backing the amazing work of Mamas for Africa. Together, we are improving the lives of many women and girls, leading them to a better future.