We arrived in dusty poverty-stricken beautiful Congo. The Ministry of Human Rights gave us a diplomatic escort through the airport (Hey, it’s good to be on the side of the good guys! No fussing with customs and baggage claims!). They also provided the Ministry van with a driver to transport us to our hotel. Congolese friend Yeka Futy, flew from Paris to meet us and host our visit. Also from Paris was Michiline who acted as translator and all around angel. The people of Congo have dealt with horrific abuses as a country from dictatorships, economic tampering and war, but their pride and persistence is evident. They now have a democratic government and they are re-building their country. Part of that rehabilitation now includes the Youth for Human Rights materials and programs.
We visited top government ministers who instantly embraced YHRI. The Minister of 
Human Rights watched our PSAs and you wouldn’t believe his smiles! The Minister of Education immediately started to plan how this can be implemented. The Director of the Cabinet for the Minister of Social Affairs and National Solidarity could hardly contain herself, she loved the program so much.
