Top policy advisors on Sudan are supposed to meet today to discuss policy. Please take a minute to send President Obama a message asking him to get personally involved and fulfill his campaign promises. The link below will take you to a page where you can quickly send a message and also find a link to a Washington Post opinion piece that discusses disturbing comments made yesterday by Sudan Special Envoy Gration.
www.genocideintervention.net
here is the White House's response:
White House pushes back
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Relief Beads is a grassroots campaign raising awareness and support for Relief International’s humanitarian efforts in Darfur. Founded in 2007, Relief Beads has raised tens of thousands of dollars, which has provided life-saving relief for thousands of refugees. Each Relief Beads bracelet truly makes a difference! Contributions raised by Relief Beads aided in the construction of the only Women’s Development Center in Darfur. The center is a place where women and children victimized by the crisis are able to get professional medical and psychological support. Relief Beads bracelets are assembled by the women at the center and this provides them with an invaluable opportunity to contribute to their own livelihoods.
Relief Beads is also currently raising funds to build a Children's Malnutrition Center at the second largest refugee camp in Darfur, Zam Zam.
Please vist the website at www.reliefbeads.org to learn more about this wonderful organization the work they’re doing to help IDP’s in Darfur, and to order bracelets for yourself and your friends!
(from Orange County for Darfur. Reused with permission)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission
SAIDC coordinator of advocacy Susan Smylie had an op-ed in a recent San Antonio Express-News. Take a look at it here:
Why Study Genocide? Here's Why?
Why Study Genocide? Here's Why?
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Be a Guerrilla for Darfur
Please go to this website and send a fax to President Obama, asking him to fulfill his campaign promises on Darfur. This is an easy action that is free and takes about a minute:
http://darfurguerrillaaction.blogspot.com/
http://darfurguerrillaaction.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Moved by Faith: A Call for Peace in Sudan
Current events in Sudan are dire, and it is critical that the faith community revive engagement with Sudan not only in their local community, but also internationally. This summer clergy of all denominations will unite in prayer for the people of Sudan. Together, we can keep loud the drumbeat for engagement on peace and security for all of Sudan. For more information, go to: http://www.savedarfur.org/pages/moved_by_faith_a_call_for_peace_in_sudan
Join other faith leaders in signing the letter calling on President Obama to continue his work for lasting peace in Sudan.
Signing the letter is only the first step. The weekend of August 28th-30th, just before the U.S. takes the Presidency of the UN Security Council in September, communities of faith will unite in prayer and action for Sudan. Sign up as a Congregation of Conscience for forthcoming details.
Join other faith leaders in signing the letter calling on President Obama to continue his work for lasting peace in Sudan.
Signing the letter is only the first step. The weekend of August 28th-30th, just before the U.S. takes the Presidency of the UN Security Council in September, communities of faith will unite in prayer and action for Sudan. Sign up as a Congregation of Conscience for forthcoming details.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Darfur Calls
Come see this performance of an original script written by Michael Hardy, Kathleen Kardon, and Rachelle Neuman, based on the genocide in Darfur. Performed at Travis Park United Methodist Church, July 19, 9 and 11 AM.
After the Nazi Holocaust, many people said, “Never again,” but in the sixty-plus years since, there have been more genocides than ever before in history.
Barry Block, senior Rabbi at Temple Beth-El, commissioned the Temple ’s theatre group to produce a play in order to educate the public about the tragedy in Sudan, Africa. Darfur Calls-a Trial for Humanity-a Trial of Conscience opens with an African interpretive dance and then moves into a trial in which an average woman, Miriam, is held accountable for her lack of response to the Darfur genocide. Audiences will hear witnesses from both sides and then will have to decide whether or not Miriam is responsible and, in the process, learn what they can do to help.
The writers’ hope is that the words, “Never again,” will never again be empty words.
After the Nazi Holocaust, many people said, “Never again,” but in the sixty-plus years since, there have been more genocides than ever before in history.
Barry Block, senior Rabbi at Temple Beth-El, commissioned the Temple ’s theatre group to produce a play in order to educate the public about the tragedy in Sudan, Africa. Darfur Calls-a Trial for Humanity-a Trial of Conscience opens with an African interpretive dance and then moves into a trial in which an average woman, Miriam, is held accountable for her lack of response to the Darfur genocide. Audiences will hear witnesses from both sides and then will have to decide whether or not Miriam is responsible and, in the process, learn what they can do to help.
The writers’ hope is that the words, “Never again,” will never again be empty words.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Rwanda Diaspora Fundraiser
Fifteen years ago during 100 days of bloodshed, one million people were tragically and horrifically killed in Rwanda. They were killed by neighbors, friends, and family members--in churches, schools, and homes. It was one of the worst cases of mass murder this world has ever seen.
While Rwanda has made remarkeable strides since then, many survivors of the genocide are still struggling to get by. UNICEF reports that close to three million children, about 83% of the population, are classified as orphans or are vulnerable because they do not have family members to consistently rely upon for support. Children-run households are common, and many genocide orphans do not have homes.
During the Fifteenth Anniversary of Rwanda's Commemoration it is the goal of the Diaspora One Dollar Campaign, not only to remember, but to effectively do something for the survivors. It is their hope by everyone pitching in at least one dollar, we can raise money to build homes for at least 500 genocide orphans (this is being through RINA, a US-based 501c3 organization).
To check out how you can help, make sure you attend a "fun" fundraising event filled with music, films, and info!!!!
WHAT: RWANDA DIASPORA ONE DOLLAR CAMPAIGN EVENT
WHERE: UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Youth Worship Center
5084 DeZavala, SA, TX
WHEN: SAT, JUNE 27TH
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
If you choose to give a donation, all donations are tax deductible.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO CONTRIBUTE: www.1dollarcampaign.org
*So, why $1? One dollar is just a symbol - meaning that if each person can give a dollar....what a huge impact it could make in the lives of people around the globe. Each person is encouraged to genorously give according to what he/she can afford. Most importantly, $1 allows everyone, particularly those with limited means to be part of the initiative
While Rwanda has made remarkeable strides since then, many survivors of the genocide are still struggling to get by. UNICEF reports that close to three million children, about 83% of the population, are classified as orphans or are vulnerable because they do not have family members to consistently rely upon for support. Children-run households are common, and many genocide orphans do not have homes.
During the Fifteenth Anniversary of Rwanda's Commemoration it is the goal of the Diaspora One Dollar Campaign, not only to remember, but to effectively do something for the survivors. It is their hope by everyone pitching in at least one dollar, we can raise money to build homes for at least 500 genocide orphans (this is being through RINA, a US-based 501c3 organization).
To check out how you can help, make sure you attend a "fun" fundraising event filled with music, films, and info!!!!
WHAT: RWANDA DIASPORA ONE DOLLAR CAMPAIGN EVENT
WHERE: UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Youth Worship Center
5084 DeZavala, SA, TX
WHEN: SAT, JUNE 27TH
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
If you choose to give a donation, all donations are tax deductible.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO CONTRIBUTE: www.1dollarcampaign.org
*So, why $1? One dollar is just a symbol - meaning that if each person can give a dollar....what a huge impact it could make in the lives of people around the globe. Each person is encouraged to genorously give according to what he/she can afford. Most importantly, $1 allows everyone, particularly those with limited means to be part of the initiative
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