According to UNOCHA, there are approximately 6.5 million people internally displaced in DRC making the displacement crisis in the country the largest in the world.

There are over 91 cobalt mines globally and 9 out of 10 of the top ten largest cobalt mines are located in Katanga, DRC.

Cobalt is used mainly in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles (around 10-15kg of cobalt) and electronics (10g for some smart phones), as well as in jet engine superalloys, catalysts for industry, and various medical and military applications. Thus, leading to the pressuring demand for cobalt.

Many young boys and girls work in the Katanga mines causing them to be separated from their family.

They're earning just $1 or $2 a day to dig for cobalt and their working conditions are worsening daily.

• Recycle old devices to recover valuable materials.
• Buy refurbished devices to reduce cobalt demand.
• Extend electronics' lifespan with proper care.
• Reduce use of rechargeable e-cigarettes that contain Lithium ion batteries.
• Choose EVs with Lithium iron phosphate batteries or use public transport.

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