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Human Rights Groups Urge Change in Sudan, South Sudan Policy

Photo provided by Nuba Reports. i-ACT has teamed with the Enough Project, Humanity United and 75 other international human rights groups to demand the United States pursue a new approach to achieving peace in Sudan and South Sudan. The letter, sent to Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power and National Security Advisor Susan Rice, lays out new policy priorities and crucial initiatives to address the conflict and violence ravaging b

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 Future Without Genocide

If you’ve ever received an email from me, or read my brief bio on our site, “Educate. Activate. Empower.” might sound familiar. I’ve always believed that the best way to create true leaders is to empower them through education and then engage them in a way that fits their passion and skills. Working with leaders and communities across the United States on Darfur and Sudan is one of the reasons I joined i-ACT so many years ago. I’m proud and enthused at our next step in this j

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

Letter of the Week: Unexpected Opportunity

On Wednesday April 17, i-ACT set up Camp Darfur at Brentwood School in Los Angeles, CA. Students from Martha Kermott’s sophomore class hosted each tent and the Little Ripples information table. During each period teachers of the Upper School visited the tents and learned from their peers about mass atrocities and genocide. Dr. Mike Riera, Head of School, wrote the following email to the entire Brentwood School community about the experience. Letter of the Week: Unexpected Opp

My Fasting Days

I eat so much. Every day. It’s strange: I think about food so much, and at the same time–I take it for granted. It’s always there, always available. In all of my now long(ish) life, I’ve never had to worry about food. Even when growing up in Mexico, where it was only my Mom with six children and a relatively low income, I never once worried about my next meal. On the contrary, I remember great meals: meats, rice and beans, tortillas, all kinds of fruits and vegetables. I do

Partner Highlight: Triangles of Truth

ToT: What exactly are you fundraising for? MG: I am fundraising for Triangles of Truth. We are a non-profit organization that aims to honor those lost in the Holocaust by remembering the victims by selling triangles in their name and raising awareness for the genocide the world is facing today, namely in Darfur. Triangles of Truth’s current project is to raise enough money to build a school in a refugee camp in Chad, in hopes to give the children there a brighter future with

Ten Years since the Darfuri People Were Exiled

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Rahma, Djabal’s Librarian

i-ACT first met Djabal’s librarian in January 2008. Gabriel was filming in a classroom and he asked if there were any students who wanted to sing a song. Rahma’s hand shot up in the air. He first sang his version of B-I-N-G-O, and his second number had a little dance. In this video Rahma shares his story, and you can even watch him sing and dance: Year after year we have returned to Camp Djabal and watched Rahma grow. He has graduated from Primary School (through Level 8 in h

10 Years of Darfur, 100 Days for Darfur

I became active in the Darfur movement in late 2004. I did not know exactly how I’d be able to participate in alleviating what was and continues to be overwhelming human suffering. I just knew I needed to act. Adef, Abdelmounim, and Gabriel One of the very first campaigns I helped create and organize was a 100-Day Fast for Darfur. My sister Rachel and I thought fasting would be a good way to connect people with the issue, while at the same time fundraise for direct assistance

It’s a New Year and We Have Goals

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A Letter to Adam

Dear Adam: I hope you and your beautiful family are well. By “well” I mean much more than just in good enough health. I know that, every time I ask how you are, you tell me: “We are fine, Gabriel. How are you and your family?” From remote, harsh refugee camps, you have always remembered to send me messages of friendship and support, and you worry about us. I am humbled. In all these years since we first met, you have never asked me for anything, and I know that your family go

i-ACT’s Early Childhood Work, Against Bears and Janjaweed

Some children see bears ready to attack everywhere during their “normal” daily life. The “fight or flight” response is activated, at times when it’s not necessarily needed, getting in the way of a happy childhood! This leads to health, cognitive, and emotional issues that impact life in a negative way for the rest of that child’s life. This whole-body response system evolved to have us ready to face the dangers—like bears and lions—that were imminent, when early humans lived

Intern with i-ACT!!

2012-2013 Internships with i-ACT TO APPLY: Contact Katie-Jay Scott Stauring at ktj@iact.ngo with: 1) an email stating why you are interested in interning with i-ACT and our programs, which internship you are intersted in, and the best way to contact you 2) resume 3) one written reference Darfur United Intern i-ACT is looking for a dedicated intern for 2012-2013 academic school year. They will be responsible for assisting in the creation and development of Darfur United’s

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Gabriel and Katie

After meeting his long time friend Adam’s new twins, Gabriel and Katie, Gabriel reflects on friendship and the dream of a future peaceful Darfur. Adam will travel with the team as a translator and mentor for the players. #refugeecamps #CampDjabal #AdamMoussa #twins #Chad #Sudan

Sponsor a Darfur United Player!

Refugee Camp Djabal, Eastern Chad (April 13, 2012) — Darfur United, an all refugee soccer team from Darfur, announced its roster, after a week of try-outs and trainings in a refugee camp close to the Chad-Sudan border. This effort was organized by a small non-profit based in Redondo Beach, CA and coached by EVO Soccer Programs owner and Manhattan Beach Sand and Surf Soccer Club Director of Coaching, Mark Hodson. Sixty-one players from the twelve refugee camps that dot the Cha

Making Ovens in Camp Kounoungo

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The Dilemma

Eight years in the refugee camps in Chad. The refugees are from an Arabic and English speaking nation. Chad is a French speaking country. The communications between UNHCR and the refugees is only through the interpreters. Refugees education is the Sudan education system. The refugees thought that their children must study Sudan education hopping that the Darfur problem may be solved soon, to be home and that will be helpful for the children to resume the education at home. No

Adam Talks About Growing Up in Sudan

I’m Adam Moussa from west Darfur state. My village was called Bendis. It’s horrible to flashback to my childhood. It was full of sorrow and bad luck. I grew up an orphan child with none to help. I suffered hunger and malnourishment. Our father died when I was seven years old; my brother was four years old, and our sister was in her teens. Mother was poor, and she was hardly able to secure one meal for us all the daytime. So I decided to go to school hoping that I could be ab

Adam Talks About Growing Up in Sudan

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