Ten years ago, hundreds of people – local Congolese, dignitaries, activists and supporters from across the globe – gathered in #Bukavu to celebrate the opening of the #CityOfJoy, a revolutionary leadership center for women survivors of gender violence in the…
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JOY! 18th Class Begins at City of Joy in Congo
Welcome to City of Joy! The new class of young women is now arriving in Bukavu at the City of Joy. The City of Joy is a revolutionary leadership center for women survivors of gender violence in the Democratic Republic…
Filmmakers Behind the Documentary ‘Woman’ Create Short About City of Joy to Celebrate Congo’s Independence Day
We are thrilled to share this new short from award-winning filmmakers Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Anastasia Mikova. Created to celebrate the independence day of the DRCongo, they have released a behind-the-scenes film of their shooting in Bukavu at City of Joy…
CITY OF JOY GRADUATES 1472 WOMEN TO DATE
The 17th Women’s Leadership Training Session at the City of Joy is a very special session. It is a session in which residents have not only been transformed by the ingredients of therapy and leadership but have also gained missionary…
City of Joy Statement Against Racism
While thousands across the world condemn racism and demand justice at global Black Lives Matter protests, City of Joy is mourning and rising against racism. The City of Joy community is revolted over the police killing of George Floyd and…
Your Solidarity & Support Make This Movement Possible
Dearest Activists, Friends & Supporters, 2019 was a powerful year in our movement that saw grassroots activists pushing boundaries and engaging in dialogue through an intersectional lens, with art and activism always at the forefront. V-Day, One Billion Rising, and…
JOY! City of Joy Celebrates 16th graduating class!
We did it again!!! End of the 16th graduation, 1343 graduated!!!! THANK YOU EVE ENSLER, THANK YOU V-DAY, supporters and all the ones who always believed in us. Thank you Dr Mukwege for honoring us today. His speech moved us…
Turn Pain to Power; Give JOY this Holiday Season
As we near the end of the year, our hearts are full with the abundance of love that fuels our movement, led by survivors, youth, artists & activists in countries everywhere. Together, we are united in our fight to end…
City of Joy Collection Launches in Honor of the World’s Strongest Women
Photo Credit: Atong Atem This giving season, give JOY, support the women at City of Joy. PURCHASE fabrics from the City of Joy collection For every yard of fabrics sold, Vlisco will donate €2 to the City of Joy TURN…
Update from City of Joy from Christine
Dear activists, V-friends, and donors, It has been 8 years since City of Joy opened its doors to the first group of survivors of gender-based violence. It has been 8 years since miracles started being made at the center of…