Congo Crisis

of Darkness by Joseph Conrad published in 1902 is regarded as the best writing in English and it about imperialism. It is about Marlow’s journey to find Kurt an ivory-trader in Africa and bring him back to civilization. He was traveling through the Congo River by steamboat. He got attacked by the Natives who were ordered by Kurt, Kurt was worshipped by the Natives because he has power and he was brilliant. Kurt was supposed to bring civilization in Africa but he eventually became obsessed of…

King Leopold's Conquering and Exploitation of the Congo Adam Hochschild vividly tells the story of how King Leopold conquered and exploited the Congo in the novel King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa. The book is written in third person telling the story from the time Henry Morton Stanley was born to time of Congo claiming their independence. Hochschild discusses the horrific things that happened in Congo at the hands of King Leopold and how Henry…

The Obama Administration’s policy toward the Democratic Republic of the Congo is centered on helping the country become more democratic, at peace within its region, and more able to provide for the basic needs of its citizens. The U.S. provided $277 million in bilateral aid to DRC in 2016, along with $166 million in emergency assistance. Targeted sanctions under Executive Order 13413 (2006) focus on human rights issues such as sexual violence and child soldiers, both of which are exacerbated by…

The Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI) is an American- and Congo-based non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of bonobos (Pan paniscus) and their biodiversity. This includes preserving the habitat of the bonobos in the tropical rainforest, physical protection of bonobos, and empowering local communities in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRG) (BCI, 2013). Since the endangered bonobos are endemic to the DRG, the main focus of the BCI is entirely in the DRG (WWF,…

the entire political system and the decisions of their rulers are recognized by the people and the rules are accepted for their validity. Political systems that have high political legitimacy can be expected to be quick to recover from periods of crisis due to high resilience. Rulers and authorities in these political systems that have a considerable level of political legitimacy will be able to make decisions and commit resources…

To get an idea of how strong the tornado was an EF1 is what hit this area and the wind range is 85-110 mph. To help Ashlie and her family with the trauma of this crisis, it is important to understand and utilize the ABC model of crisis intervention. This short term therapy will decrease the trauma when used immediately after a crisis. Ashlie will need to learn coping skills to help her overcome the trauma she encountered. In conclusion, it will be important to listen and understand Ashlie…

Accidents and natural disasters are inevitable. This is a terrifying reality. However, proper planning can better prepare one for these situations. Crisis intervention plans were made for that purpose. There are different crisis intervention plans that cater to all ranges of crises from car accidents to earthquakes. The focus of this paper will be crisis intervention plans regarding school shootings. When parents take their kids to school they are less likely thinking about the possibility of…

How companies react in the face of a disaster can show us how effective its crisis management strategy is. Thus, a good crisis strategy should include a communication plan, when a disaster happens, a business must be able to effectively convey critical information to the public and the media alike. During a disaster, the immediacy of information is essential. For example, when information is not forthcoming rumors begin to circulate, and there is difficulty in trying to separate fact from…

is a relatively novel area in the realm of technology. Probably the most prevalent use for social media with respect to humanitarian purposes is that of crisis analysis and intervention. In present society, social media platforms are implemented for almost every purpose, including times of crisis. Coordination of humanitarian relief during a crisis can be executed more effectively with the use of social media by gauging the affected population’s overall sentiment. Modern people frequent their…

In Joseph Conrad's novella Heart of Darkness, the narrator introduces the reader to Marlow, a seaman in the midst of imperialism. In an interesting twist, the novella's outside frame narration changes to Marlow's point of view. Marlow recounts his journey to the outer and central sections of Africa, where he encounters the horrors of colonization and the European established hierarchy. Thus, Marlow focuses on developing his story, but more so on enlightening his audience on the truth of their…