Student Outreach

Students across the country are joining together to help the people of Darfur.  Young people have historically played a leading role in the fight for social justice; and the movement to end the genocide in Darfur has been no different.

Here, you will find ideas and resources below to mobilize your campus to help end the violence in Darfur.

Please be sure to check out our general resources page for several other tips, techniques, and background documents you might also find useful

Ideas to get started

• Demand that their your school or university's endowments divest from companies doing business with the genocidal government in Sudan
• Lobby elected officials and President Bush to provide additional assistance to displaced Darfuri refugees
• Write editorials and letters to the editor for campus and local newspapers about the genocide and the need for the international community to take greater action to end the violence.

Helpful Organizations for Students

STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition
STAND is organizing on over 500 college, university, and high school campuses across the United States. They are working hard to increase awareness about the genocide, raise relief funds, and advocate for political action to end the genocide. Check out their regional conference schedule for more information about getting involved.

CALL TO ACTION: College Students Take Action For Darfur
The Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Committee on Conscience has created a site to help students engage in dialogue with one another about Darfur. The site includes educational resources to help understand the genocide in Sudan.

Resources for Teachers

Many educators are teaching their students about the current crisis in Darfur and the concept of crimes against humanity, with a focus on genocide.  A few organizations have produced age-appropriate lesson plans on the conflict.  You can also check out our own educational resources and craft your own custom curriculum on Darfur.

• What’s Happening in Darfur (Grades 6-8)
• Darfur and the Janjaweed (Grades 9-12)
• Genocide in Darfur: Is the world doing enough? (Grades 9-12)
• Be a Voice for Darfur Sample Ad Project (Grades 9-12)
• Samples (1,2)