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How, and why, to get to a refugee camp

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The Message They Carry

This blog was originally posted on darfurunited.com and written by Rudy Sanchez, Darfur United Assistant Coach. During our stay, one of my tasks was to conduct a short interview where one of the questions asked the refugees what they missed most about their home in Darfur. Little to my surprise, the answer always consisted of family, friends, culture, and other details that fit into one of those categories. To most of us–including myself–these things are a flight or two away,

Insights from DU Athletic Trainer

This blog was originally posted on darfurunited.com by Alex Nuttall-Smith. During the training camp here in Ostersund, Sweden, as in many football training camps around the world, one objective is to provide the highest standard of medical care. Each player comes to see me–between on-field, snowy training sessions and team meals–in “the hospital” (as players call my room) for a medical screening physical. This screening includes an in-depth medical history, musculoskeletal ex

Darfur United Joy

This blog was originally posted on darfurunited.com We walk off of the plane and a nice, sharp cold hits us. This is not southern California, and it’s definitely not eastern Chad. Östersund, Sweden might be an odd place for an all-refugee team from Darfur to meet up with its coaching and management team from the warm beaches just outside Los Angeles, but it also the perfect place. We make it through immigration, and the best smile ever is waiting for us. Darfur United (DU) mi

i-ACT20 Day 13: Fast with the One. Fast with the 300,000.

Will You Fast With Me On Monday? By Gabriel Stauring Well, you’d be fasting with me and millions around the world. The difference is that we have a choice whether to do it or not, and there’s always food right at our reach. For the past week, I’ve been visiting families at refugee camp Touloum. The mothers tell me that, this month, their rations will be cut even further. They will only receive some sorghum and a small amount of lentils. Their rations had already been severely

‘Iolani School’s Operation RAD hosts Camp Darfur

Camp Darfur at ‘Iolani School in Hawaii from i-ACT on Vimeo. The students from Operation RAD hosted Camp Darfur at ‘Iolani School in September 2014. They invited teachers and their students to walk through the camp, hear their peers talk about genocide, and to take action against ongoing genocide and mass atrocities. Thank you Operation RAD and ‘Iolani teacher Kimi Frith for the inspiring work. #activism #OperationRAD #IolaniSchool #Darfur #CampDarfur

Motherhood

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Community Organizing: Things I Try Not to Forget

There are probably dozens of blogs out there claiming to have the answers to community organizing. I don’t want to claim that I have any answers, but I would like to share with you a few things I’ve found useful over the years. 1. Learn to Facilitate My road of facilitation is a very personal one. Many people might not be able to guess that about 10 years ago a group of my peers told me I was a terrible group member. I didn’t listen. I spoke to soon, shutting other people do

A Text Message from Adam

Yesterday, I received this text message from my friend Adam: Dear Gabriel, I believe that to be hopeful is something great and encouraging. But to wait for something in the hands of others for unlimited time is an irresponsibility. So I decided to leave the camps and look for the future again in my village. Although there are everyday troubles that we face here, I feel more hopeful. Thank you. Adam Photo by: i-ACT Adam and his family have been very hopeful, and they have wa

Nephisa, a Darfur Refugee

In honor of World Refugee Day and the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence, we highlight Nephisa, one of thousands of children living in Darfuri refugee camps in the isolated region of Eastern Chad. In an interview with i-ACT, Nephisa gives a little insight into her story. Nephisa fled Darfur and became a refugee fifteen days ago. The Janjaweed came into her town an

Tell Susan Rice and Samantha Power to step up for Darfur

As Darfur is experiencing a dramatic spike in violence on the tenth anniversary of the crisis, Susan Rice and Samantha Power have been appointed National Security Adviser and Ambassador to the United Nations respectively. In their new positions, they will have the unique opportunity to directly impact the U.S. and world’s response to the dire man-made humanitarian crisis in Darfur—and all of Sudan. Tell Susan Rice and Samantha Power to do all in their power to protect innoce

10 Things I’ve Learned – on my 16th trip to Darfuri refugee camps

(in no particular order) 1. Showing up is important. Coming back creates friendships for life. 2. There is absolutely no excuse for the world allowing Darfur to burn for over ten years. 3. You can find other people that will be willing to come out with you and “participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world.” 4. Some children will laugh and play, even when surrounded by violence and suffering. They should not be forced to demonstrate this type of resiliency. 5. Bumpy rides

June 8th: a Magical Day

Exactly a year ago, I was in Iraq with an all-refugee team from Darfur making its first appearance in an international competition. The Viva World Cup was one of those beautiful and surreal experiences that I’ll never forget. Today, I was in refugee camp Goz Amer, at the official presentation of a beautiful preschool for the refugee community. Being there with the young refugee women that are the first generation of Little Ripples teachers is hard to describe. After more than

New Darfuri Arrivals

After 10 years of devastation in Darfur, renewed violence has led to more than 300,000 newly displaced in the region. Here are images of Darfuri families who have just arrived in refugee camp Goz Amer. With annual rains already falling, relocation and resettlement is even more challenging in a region where supplies are not readily available. The i-ACT team visited the newly resettled refugees and delivered care packages funded by the i-ACT community. [monoslideshow id=15] [di

In the Moment in Eastern Chad

i-ACT’s Gabriel Stuaring, James Thacher and the Little Ripples team are in eastern Chad documenting the stories of Darfuri refugees and opening the first Little Ripples’ center. This trip, i-ACT #16, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the start of the violence in Darfur and the more than 300,000 newly displaced in the region. [divider_2] Only 76 steps each lap, so I ran quite a few laps during my 30 minute jog around a tiny small space inside the UNHCR compound that is ou

1 Victim, 2 Victims, 3…When do we stop caring?

i-ACT’s Gabriel Stuaring, James Thacher and the Little Ripples team are in eastern Chad documenting the stories of Darfuri refugees and opening the first Little Ripples’ center. This trip, i-ACT #16, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the start of the genocide in Darfur and the more recent influx of 300,000 new refugees into the region. I’ve been rereading a presentation, The More Who Die, the Less We Care, by Professor Paul Slovic, about what he calls “Psychic Numbing,”

Celebrating 15 (+1)!

i-ACT’s Gabriel Stuaring and James Thacher are in eastern Chad documenting the stories of Darfuri refugees. This trip, i-ACT #16, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the start of the genocide in Darfur and the more recent influx of 300,000 new refugees into the region. When Abdulaziz told me that the refugees were going to celebrate my 15th trip to the camps in Eastern Chad, I thought he was being polite and that they were happy that I was coming. After a few other communi

The Darfur Decade

i-ACT’s Gabriel Stuaring and James Thacher are in eastern Chad documenting the stories of Darfuri refugees. This trip, i-ACT #16, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the start of the genocide in Darfur and the more recent influx of 300,000 new refugees into the region. What have your last ten years been like? How has your life changed? And your family, how have your family’s hopes and dreams materialized and evolved over the last decade? What will the next ten years bring?

Not Exactly Home, But Good to Start i-ACT Expedition #16

i-ACT’s Gabriel Stuaring and James Thacher are in eastern Chad documenting the stories of Darfuri refugees. This trip, i-ACT #16, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the start of the genocide in Darfur and the more recent influx of 300,000 new refugees into the region. This is not Southern California. As soon as we step out of the airplane, the 90-degree heat hits you, and it’s 9pm. The days leading up to departure are always hectic, but there were many more unknowns for g

Partner Highlight: Alexxa of Triangles of Truth

i-ACT has been working with Triangles of Truth for over two years. Their global network of students and advocates support education projects in the camp by honoring Holocaust victims. They caught up with Alexxa Evangelista, an outstanding Triangles of Truth advocate. What exactly are you fundraising for? Since I was a little kid I’ve loved school and I’ve always been really involved in my community and helping others. I used to raise money for children to go to sleep away c

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