Global Days for Darfur

"Time Has Run Out" is the theme for the Global Days for Darfur, an international initiative sponsored by the Save Darfur coalition. Two local events will be held in support of this initiative, the goal of which is to influence U.S. and other world leaders to take immediate action to end the genocide.

April 17, 7:00-9:00 PM, University Presbyterian Church, San Antonio. Looking Genocide Victims in the Eyes. Caesar Ricci recently traveled to eastern Chad to visit Darfurians living in refugee camps. Come to see the photographs and videos he took during his journey and learn about practical and effective ways to help the people of Darfur and eastern Chad in their struggle to survive ethnic cleansing. The event will include information about how people can help politically and with humanitarian aid.

April 28, 7:00-8:00 PM, Oak Hills Community Church, Floresville. Time is Running Out. An evening of prayer, information and action. Learn about how you can help people living in refugee camps. Participate in a Die-In to represent those who an no longer speak the truth of their suffering. Event includes music from Dana Clark, Kevin Lewis, Richard Mekdeci, Sarah Mueller, and Sarah and Hannah Kane. Speakers include Ellie Pavliska, Caesar Ricci, Susan Smylie, and Sasha Stinner-Trimble. A silent auction will raise funds for those living in the refugee camps (to donate items to the silent auction, email saidc@earthlink.net) The event will end with the opportunity to write letters to elected officials concerning divestment and the need for a UN Peacekeeping force. Sponsored by Heart Corps for Darfur, a local teen action group founded by Ellie Pavliska.

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