Monday Inspiration: Corneille Ewango
The botanist Corneille Ewango talks about his work in the Congo to protect the forest giraffe or ‘Okapi’. He touches on the effect of the war, mentioning the mineral coltan which is used in electronics like your cellphone. Do note that coltan has fueled the war in the Congo for many years.
He also goes over his life story, which personifies courage and endurance in the face of difficult circumstances.
If you are not able to view the video, you can read a summary by EthanZ.
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Corneille Ewango October 30th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Dear Reader,
Thanks for your time watching this speech and thanks to know that it touched your heart. I am Corneille Ewango and if you would like to make donation to support our work to Ituri Forest, please send it to Goldman Environmental Prize, C/o Corneille Ewango and they will take care of it for our work to Ituri.
Kindly the best,
Corneille E.