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In rural Congo, bicycles are the primary mode of transportation. Bicycles are not used for riding. As a matter of fact, men push their bicycles.
Bicycles are mostly hauling goods. And because of the unpaved and unimproved roads, you can not ride a bicycles. Also, because of the overloading of these bicycles, you probably could not ride it anyway.
One out of 13 women die during their lifetime due to pregnancy or childbirth. Access to health care is a major cause.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observed its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. That's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence.
The Congo has less than 1,800 miles of paved roads. The country is the size of the United States east of the Mississippi River. And it has less than 95,000 miles of unpaved roads. Many roads end at rivers due to the lack of bridges. Travel in the Congo is a BIG challenge.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observed its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. That's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence.
Overall, less than half of the population of Congo have access to an improved (safe, clean) water source. But behind the numbers, only one out of four rural Congolesee have access to an improved water source. Even in the urban areas, just three out of four Congolese have access to safe and clean water.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observed its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. That's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence.
A child born today is expected to live to 46 years old. Since 1970, life expectancy in Congo has virtually remained the same. During the same period, it has increased in almost every country in the world.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observed its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. That's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence.
Only two out of three adults (over 15 years old) in the Congo can read and write. Literacy is even lower in rural areas of Congo.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observed its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. That's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence.
Only half of all the school aged children in the Congo attend primary school.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observed its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. That's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence.
One out of three children, less than five years old, have moderate and severe stunting. The quantity and quality of food is a problem.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observes its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. That's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo observes its 49th Independence Day on June 30th, 2009. The United States celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July 4th, 2009. What's the difference between 49 years and 233 years of independence?
One out of five babies born in the Congo will not live to celebrate their fifth birthday. They will die from preventable and treatable diseases.
Stay tuned for other differences.
Throughout the every village, you can see girls carrying water. They are walking from a water source to their home. Sometime, the walk may be short of a 100-300 yards or it could be a long haul of 2-3 miles.
Everyone needs water to drink, cook, or washing. Since no one has running water or indoor plumbing, carrying water is the norm in rural Congo.
What do you do when they are bring water to your house? You show your respect, appreciation, and thanks. Also, you step aside.
