What is it? The Break the Silence Speakers Tour is an outgrowth of Congo Week. It serves the purpose of following-up to the week of activities and continuing the momentum of building a global movement in support of the Congo. The Speakers Tour is a multi-city tour throughout the United States, Canada and select countries throughout the globe. In its second year the Speakers Tour occurs each Spring from February 1 to July 2nd (Birthday of Patrice Lumumba and Commemorative date of Kimpa Vita).

How Your Community Can Participate? Communities can participate by completing the online speakers form or calling the FOTC office (1-888-584-6510) to arrange for the tour to come your community. We encourage the participation of universities, high schools, community organizations, labor institutions, business groups, individuals and others.

Who are the speakers? A group of speakers from the Congo will participate in the tour. They represent diverse issue areas and Congolese institutions: women, labor, human rights, youth, religious, economic, natural resources and environment.

Calendar of Tour Stops Visit our calendar section to see where we are on the Break the Silence Tour.

Some Highlights from 2009 Break the Silence Speakers:
Break the Silence Tour Photo Gallery

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Breaks The Silence:
Click here to watch interview with FOTC Chair, Carrie Crawford Prof. Julien Ciakudia and Mrs. Justine Mpoyo Kasa Vubu (the daughter of Congo's first president).
Our World

Experts Discuss Source of Congo Rape (March 30, 2009)
Emorywheel.com

Campus concerns and Congo (March 27, 2009)
Second Opinion, Baltimore Sun

High Point SGA running campaign for the Congo (March 12, 2009)
The Gazette