Nicole Richie Wants You to Help the Congo

Nicole Richie posted an important video on her website yesterday and encouraged all her friends and fans to watch it. The video talks about the Congo rape crisis and tells you about different ways you can help.

Nicole was shocked and appaled to learn about the atrocious conditions women are expected to endure there. She even says it’s “the worst stuff that I’ve ever heard in my life.”

She talks quite a bit about Raise Hope for the Congo, the charity dedicated to improving the lives of women living in the Congo. It’s currently a favorite charity of Nicole and Joel.

Nicole outlines four different ways you can help:

1) Join the movement at Raise Hope for the Congo

2. Text “CONGOPLEDGE” (one word, no spaces) to ACTION (228466) or endorse the Conflict Minerals Pledge.

3. Send emails to the industry leaders and ask them to be a leader on this issue by signing the pledge. Visit to send your emails now.

4. Call the White House switchboard at 202.456.1414 or write to President Obama and ask him to appoint a special envoy for the Great Lakes region.

Watch the video here.

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