Below is a list I got from Oprah.com. It's a great way to think about how we can help get the word out. Our group is already in the process of planning a film night and inviting a speaker. This week we are all calling the White house to make sure the President is aware of our concerns.


1. Show a film. Inspire others by showing movies such as Hotel Rwanda, Schindler's List, Sometimes in April, Darfur Diaries or The Killing Fields.
2. Invite a Speaker. Raise public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur by inviting an expert to speak to your office, neighborhood or place of worship about this issue.
3. Generate Media Coverage. Keep Sudan in the spotlight by writing letters to the editor, meeting with editorial boards and encouraging community leaders to write op-ed pieces about Darfur.
4. Contact your elected officials. Write or call the White House or your Member of Congress to share your concerns about Darfur.
5. Hold a Rally, Vigil or Ceremony. Such events can help garner media attention for Darfur.
6. Organize a Benefit Event. Raise awareness and relief funds by holding an awareness-raising event, like a concert. Take this opportunity to tell attendees about what is happening in Darfur and urge them to help.
7. Conduct an Educational Presentation. Educate your friends and family by holding a teach-in on Darfur. Visit savedarfur.org to download PowerPoint presentations on the crisis.
8. Host a Potluck Dinner for Darfur. Discuss the situation in Darfur in an informal setting. By sharing your knowledge, your friends and family can educate each other and brainstorm organizing tactics.
9. Join the Save Darfur Congregational Network. Bring the issue of Darfur to your house of worship. Save Darfur has created faith action packets and bulletin inserts to help organize your religious community.
10. Raise Funds for Darfur Advocacy. Help support the people of Darfur by making a donation.

One of our members, Isa, found some great links to help further educate us on the Darfur/Chad genocide:

http://www.pbs.org/frontlin...

http://hrw.org/video/2005/m...

http://topics.nytimes.com/t...

the new york times also has some video about africa in the area surounding sudan which is also in turmoil and could add to the troubles of the people in sudan. areas like chad, central africa

12 people have signed up to attend our first "Get to Know Us" meeting at Whole Foods on the 11th of December. I'm thrilled so many are eager to help with this terrible situation in Darfur. With so many attending, I know we'll come up with constructive ways to really make a difference to those being tortured and killed in Africa.

I'll report back to let everyone know how it went, what we discussed and our plan of action.