About Dollars for Darfur: National School Challenge
The Campaign
Dollars for Darfur is a national campaign that harnesses the power and energy of young people to help end the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. The campaign is run by students with administrative support from the Save Darfur Coalition.
As many as 400,000 people have already died in Darfur, and 2.5 million are confined to cramped refugee camps. Dollars for Darfur challenges high school and middle school students across the U.S. to raise money to bring much-needed help to the millions that continue to suffer in Darfur.
At the end of the campaign, the Save Darfur Coalition will recognize the top middle and high schools with an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC for two students and a chaperone
The Goal
Last year, students from across the nation raised $306,000 after setting an initial goal of $200,000. We are in awe of the stamina and dedication of all the students who helped to reach this impressive number.
This year’s Dollars for Darfur: National School Challenge fundraising campaign began in September, 2007 and will conclude on April 30, 2008.
Half the money raised through the Dollars for Darfur campaign will go to Oxfam America and the International Rescue Committee to help bring food, water, shelter and medical care to victims of the conflict.
Getting Involved
Getting involved is easy! Just follow the step-by-step instructions to create a Dollars for Darfur Fundraising Page for your school. After you create your page, spread the word on MySpace and Facebook, let your friends and family know, and start collecting for Darfur!
New Online Fundraising Resources
Based on students’ recommendations from the last campaign, we have expanded the website to include useful features on a variety of topics, from lobbying tips to creative fundraising ideas..
About the Save Darfur Coalition
The Save Darfur Coalition, an alliance of more than180 faith-based, advocacy and humanitarian organizations, started in July 2004. The Coalition’s member organizations represent 130 million people of all ages, races, religions and political affiliations who are united to help the people of Darfur.
Mission
The Save Darfur Coalition's mission is to raise public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and to mobilize a unified response to the atrocities that threaten the lives of millions of people in the Darfur region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Save Darfur Coalition help the people of Darfur?
The Save Darfur Coalition uses media outreach, public education, targeted coalition building, and grassroots mobilization to pressure policymakers and other decision-makers in the United States and abroad to change policy to help the people of Darfur.
Can we use the photos from your website in publications or on other websites?
Yes, you can use photos from the Save Darfur Coalition website if they are being used for non-commercial projects and you provide proper citation.
You will find the latest updates in the “Learn” section of the Save Darfur Coalition’s web site
Wait, I have more questions!
Please contact us in that case.