About

Falling Whistles is a small window into our world’s largest war. 

Originally just a journal written about boys sent to the frontlines of war armed with only a whistle. Readers forwarded it with the same kind of urgency in which it was written and demanded to know – what can we do?

The Falling Whistles Campaign launched with a simple plan - Make their weapon your voice and be a whistleblower for peace in Congo.

Buy the whistle. Proceeds will support and advocate for war-affected kids. Share their story and speak up for them.

Together, we are the voice of a growing coalition for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Wait, there’s a war in Congo?

The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to the world’s largest and most deadly war. During the past 10 years, almost 6 million people have died, and about 2,000 people continue to lose their lives daily. Sexual violence is more rampant than anywhere else in the world, and thousands of children are involved in the war. Why?

There are a number of reasons, dating back over a century. However, most of the conflict is tied directly to the country’s vast natural resources.  They are both blessing and a curse, making Congo a country of great potential and a victim of exploitation. The minerals found in Congo are used in consumer electronics, including laptops and cell phones.  While many benefit from the mineral trade, it is the Congolese people who bare the consequences of a conflict that sustains profitable mining enterprise.

Combined with unstable governance, a history of bitterness between local groups, and international interest in Congo - this situation is one of the most complex on the planet.  It is this complexity that has left the largest peacekeeping force in the world, MONUC, largely ineffective.  We must find a new approach.

Alright, so what’s your plan?

The Falling Whistles story reveals two urgent needs: children escaping the war-region and children forced to the frontlines of war.

The escaped children have few options and are often pulled back into the cycle of war.  In Congo we are developing partnerships with community leaders who are rehabilitating these children. Each is working to give children the tools to be whistleblowers and stand for peace within the war-region.

To help the children forced to the frontlines of war, the war must end.  In America we are changing the way we advocate. Sold out of pockets, living rooms, garages, warehouses, concerts and retail stores, the whistle gives you the opportunity to spread the word about Congo and speak up for peace.  Wear your protest and elevate the conversation.

I want to know more about my money.  How are you spending it?

Your money is valuable to us and we take your partnership seriously.  This is why we make sure the proceeds from your whistle will be used to restore the lives of war-affected kids through on the ground programs and stateside advocacy. 

Falling Whistles is an incorporated non-profit organization and recently filed for 501c3 status. We can offer tax-deductions for large donations through our sponsor non-profit.

With the proceeds from whistle sales going to programs, we must discover new mechanisms to support the campaign. Please contact us if you’d like to help finance our growing awareness and administration needs.