The Truth Told Project was created when Sarah Fretwell traveled to North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, documenting the lives of women, girls, and men impacted by war, corruption, and the fight over mineral-rich land. Hosted by the grassroots nonprofit COPERMA, she spent fifty days in remote villages, amplifying the voices of “girl mothers,” demobilized child soldiers, and the communities supporting them. Through photography, film, and storytelling, the project connects global consumers to the human cost of conflict minerals and the potential for change in the DRC. The Truth Told Project premiered at SXSW Interactive (2012) and has since reached millions through Sarah’s TEDx talk, features in American Photo and PDN Online, and international gallery exhibitions.