New Pages

Check out the two new pages on our blog. The Images page has many great images that he have taken throughout this project. The Story of the Week page previews the upcoming weeks story from our STAND board.

The Power of Support and Outside Influence on Darfur

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTTNz9mt8Ow&feature=related

This video provides a very interesting look on the impact of "outside influence" on the Genocide in Darfur.

President (Senator at this time) Barack Obama visits an international refugee camp on the border of Darfur to listen to the stories of the people who live there.

STAND FOR THE DEAD Promotional Campaign Begins!!

Some Things Never Change

Although the article I am referencing here is 5 years old, the fact of the matter is addressed in perfect correlation with Darfur today. The United Nations does not consider the atrocities of Darfur to amount to genocide, at least not according to their reasoning. Genocide is defined as a ''systematic killing of a racial or cultural group.'' Does the janjaweed (with direct support from the Sudanese government) targeting and killing over 400, 000 Darfurians, not ''classify'' as a genocide? I have to say that the UN was attempting to conceal their true inadequacies with such a statement, which was evident because of their lack of early concern for the happenings in Darfur. There always must be an evident line, and the United Nations has without doubt, crossed it. The United Nations have made admirable, and effective strides in aiding a variety of worldwide concerns. However, they are indeed not perfect. We all realize, and are competent enough to comprehend that. Now why can't the UN simply admit their faults, and move on?

For the actual article:
 http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/africa/01/31/sudan.report/

Impactful Video On The Genocide

http://standforthedead.com/

Kimmie Weeks' Communications Agent Is Interested!

Natsumi Ajiki, the communications director of the organization that Kimmie Weeks is incharge of, sent us a prompt reply informing us of the costs, and additional information on Kimmie Weeks' speaking tours. She said that she is looking forward to working with us, in our endeavor to get Kimmie Weeks to make an appearance at Crescent. We are working on a possible theme for Mr. Weeks to speak about.

Stay tuned for new updates on the possibility of Kimmie Weeks coming to speak at Crescent!

We have sent an email to Kimmie Weeks asking him to come to our school and speak about his experiences as a child solider. We hope that he will come.

Stay tuned for more details!

Sudan Board is Up!

This is the new STAND board that is now up in our school. There is a map of Sudan as well as a world map on the board. We have also included a Globe and Mail article that speaks of current progress that is being done, in the months leading up to Janurary 9^th, 2011 refrendum.We are also posting a weekly story about a person that has been killed in the genocide. This is all apart of the ''STAND FOR THE DEAD'' campaign, which pays tribute to individuals who have have passed away in Darfur. We have also included moving pictures in hopes of attracting people's attention.

Stay Tuned for more Updates!

An Intresting Game that tells about the issues in Darfur

This is a first person role playing game that explains about the issues that are really taking place in Darfur. Darfur is Dying is a viral video game for change that provides a window into the experience of the 2.5 million refugees in the Darfur region of Sudan. Players must keep their refugee camp functioning in the face of possible attack by Janjaweed militias. Players can also learn more about the genocide in Darfur that has taken the lives of 400,000 people, and find ways to get involved to help stop this human rights and humanitarian crisis.


Enjoy
http://www.darfurisdying.com/

Pictures From Darfur Genocide: Warning, Extremely Graphic

All images are from Google

Genocide in Darfur: Actual pictures and footage

WARNING: The material shown in this video is 100% real. It is extremely graphic, violent and disturbing. Please do not watch the movie if you are sensitive to horrific sights.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A56vloysUI

Viewpoint: An eye-witness account

(This post is also placed in the comment section on my previous post regarding the child's point of view

-for comparing and contrasting purposes.)

Following up to the video I posted earlier, (regarding the child's point of view on the issue) here is a video that includes the view point of a former United States Marine and photographer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCeKK8F3gRY&feature=related

Please focus your attention on 2:15 to 4:40 in the video

Ben Metrick

A Very Interesting Video From A Victim's Point Of View

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7A6cp8-qfE

This is a personal story from someone who has experienced the genocide

Listen carefully to the part where he explains his drawings.

Ben Metrick

Not On Our Watch

"Not on Our Watch", is an organization similar to STAND and is run primarily by George Clooney. The organization does almost the same things as STAND and has virtually the same goal. Here is the link to their website which contains a lot of relevant and useful information.

For More Information about Not on Our Watch

http://notonourwatchproject.org/

Song from Darfur: We hope the bullets become chalk

This song was written by a little boy in Darfur at an MSF healthcare meeting. It has to do with the fighting in Darfur, and the strength that the people have to get through it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsMBQd3HcZo

JEM- Justice and Equality Movement

Here is an article on the JEM. They signed a cease-fire agreement in February 2010. To learn more about this movement, simply click the link below.

http://www.usip.org/resources/the-issues-darfur

Amazing new browsing tool!!

This new STAND search engine tool is magnificent! This was included in a message I received directly from STAND!

''Use it as you use your usual search engine (Google, etc), but when you do, approximately 3 cents per search will go to Stand. This is an easy way for our members to donate. Please feel free to share this beta page with your teams as well.
We'd love to hear your suggestions on how to customize the page and toolbar, so feel free to share!

Please set this is as your home page, and make a difference with every search!

http://standcanada.good-click.com

Check Out the STAND Press Releases

http://standcanada.org/news-media/press-releases/

STAND Digest!

http://issuu.com/moyam/docs/september

STAND Digest essentially summarizes the monthly progress of STAND! Excellent resource! Definitely worth checking out!

Welcome!

Welcome to our new blog! Check back for updates that will be posted very often.