Together, over 650 students have responded in a great example of how the web can unite people around a common cause. If you aren’t familiar with the Darfur conflict, the student-created video below can help you out. I encourage all teachers and students to take Many Voices for Darfur both for their own classes and as an example of the power of web for voice and change.
- If you could visit the camps in Chad and sit down one-on-one with a refugee who is your age, how would you explain what you or others are doing in your country to spread awareness and make a difference?
- Write an open letter to Omar al-Bashir pleading your case for the Darfur region of Sudan.
- Write an open letter to leaders in your country to make a case for government support of international efforts in Darfur.
George Mayo, of Many Voices fame, has started a revolutionary new project centered around the violence in the Darfur region of Sudan. Starting at midnight yesterday, students from around the globe have been commenting in response to one of three prompts:
I’ve just spent 20 minutes reading through your blog. You have some really good posts here. You are reflective and obviously have a talent for writing. I have great appreciation for both of these traits.
I’ve been amazed for years that the crisis in Darfur doesn’t garner more attention. I’m always heartened to see projects like these demonstrating that students are becoming aware of genocide. This particular video is especially impressive.
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Congrats,
Tim from Macapper
@Clif: Thanks for your kind words…
It is very unfortunate that Darfur is not in the spotlight as much as it should be. With so many issues in our world, it’s hard to focus on all of them. I agree that technology can be a very good way to educate students about genocide.
@Tim: Thanks. I’ve emailed you about it.