News clips, commentary, short stories and random musings about my life growing up in Chad, Africa, right next door to Darfur. For 11 years I lived with an amazing group of people who survived under the most dire of circumstances. But this has changed - my friends are now dying in this century's worst humanitarian crisis. This blog is a chance to share with the world what the people of this region are like - before they become bodies dying in the dust.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Way to go Elon!
Elon University in North Carolina held an anti-genocide rally on April 11. It was organized by the local STAND chapter and had several partners. It was great to see so many bright, young men and women spend a gorgeous day indoors to learn about ways to prevent genocide. Although the turnout wasn't as high as the organizers wanted, the local student paper showed up and covered the event and my talk.
Check out this great article by The Pendulum: http://www.elon.edu/pendulum/Story.aspx?id=3648
The power of the media will help this positive message spread beyond the walls of the rally. I always enjoy speaking at events like this because it inspires me to keep working to end the suffering in Darfur.
Check out this great article by The Pendulum: http://www.elon.edu/pendulum/Story.aspx?id=3648
The power of the media will help this positive message spread beyond the walls of the rally. I always enjoy speaking at events like this because it inspires me to keep working to end the suffering in Darfur.