Many of the minerals used in electronics and cell phones come from the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding countries. Unfortunately a large portion of the money paid for these minerals goes to fund violence between competing factions in the DRC.
Congress, at the urging of World Vision and other organizations, has taken an important step toward making electronic products "conflict free." Go here to find out more.
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