Crisis in Sudan


The Beauty and Courage of Sudan by Linda Beher.  Is the geographical study for United Methodist Women.  Excellent resource.  http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/sudan/



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2009

Contact: press@savedarfur.org
Ann Brown, 202-478-6174
Ashley Roberts, 202-478-6181

SAVE DARFUR APPLAUDS APPOINTMENT OF SUDANENVOY

Coalition calls for urgent presidential engagement, U.S. leadership asDarfur humanitarian situation deteriorates

WASHINGTON - The Save Darfur Coalition today applauded the appointment of retired Air Force Maj. Gen. J. Scott Gration as President Obama's Sudan envoy. Gration, former director of strategy, policy and assessments for U.S. European Command, visited refugee camps in eastern Chad with then-Senator Obama during his 2006 trip to Africa. In a statement, coalition president Jerry Fowler noted that Gration must immediately address Darfur's deteriorating humanitarian situation. 

"We applaud the appointment of Major General Scott Gration as President Obama's special envoy to Sudan - an urgently needed step as the situation in Darfur andSudan quickly deteriorates.  His experience, gravitas and close relationship with President Obama will contribute greatly to his effectiveness. Equally important, he must have the mandate and authority to drive U.S. policy on Sudan.
 
"The Sudanese government's recent decision to expel 13 international aid agencies has left about 1.1 million civilians without food aid, 1.5 million without health care and over a million without potable water - threatening starvation and disease on a massive scale. General Gration will need to hit the ground running and spearhead an urgent and sustained diplomatic push - involving China and key African and Arab countries - to establish unimpeded humanitarian access, hold President Bashir accountable for meeting Sudan's obligation under international law to protect the lives of Sudanese civilians and move toward lasting peace.  Presidential engagement and U.S. leadership are more vital than ever."

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About the coalition: The Save Darfur Coalition - an alliance of more than 180 faith-based, advocacy and human rights organizations - raises public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and mobilizes a unified response to the atrocities that threaten the lives of people throughout the Darfur region. The coalition's member organizations represent 130 million people of all ages, races, religions and political affiliations united together to help the people of Darfur. For more information on the coalition, please visit www.SaveDarfur.org.

 


SIX RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR CHURCH END THE CRISIS IN SUDAN


"I remember one refugee woman who fled Darfur to Chad carrying her seven month old baby boy for an entire day and a half. She was crying

constantly. Her baby boy was dead, killed by the Janjaweed. This woman could not believe that her baby boy was dead and did not want to bury

him. Her baby boy was the last hope she had on this planet. " Daoud Ibrahim Hari, Darfurian Refugee.


The Not On Our Watch Christian Companion provides biblical reflections on the movement to end genocide in Darfur and beyond. The Companion expands on New York Times bestseller Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond by actor Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) and Africa

expert John Prendergast, co-founder of the Enough Project. The "Not On Our Watch Christian Companion: Biblical Relections to End Genocide in

Darfur and Beyond", by Gregory Leffel and Bill Mefford, provides biblical reflections on the movement to end genocide in Darfur.


Each chapter constitutes a weekly study session-eight in all-designed to guide group discussion and reflection about Darfur and the movement to

end genocide. Each session includes a biblical passage for reflection, a lesson applying the passage to Darfur, a weekly action step, and vignettes by refugees, activists and Christians who have awakened to the problem of genocide and become active in the Darfur movement.   Along with the book, Darfur Christian Action,  provides vital tools and resources which can be used to build the Christian movement to end genocide in Darfur.


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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9


SIX RESOURCES FOR YOUR CHURCH


1. Purchase the Christian Companion at Amazon.com and e-mail

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receive additional FREE materials for your church and study group including color posters, bookmarks and one pagers.


2. Visit Darfur Christian Action to join the e-mail list, and

download  helpful tools including flyers, petition, sample church bulletin insert, one pagers and other resources.


3. Listen to audio from eight conference calls by the authors, religious leaders and policy experts and watch video interviews with a Sudanese, and

laypersons.


4. Read and share stories of personal action, church action and mission action in Sudan.


5. Join the Not on Our Watch Christian Companion Facebook or Myspace groups to get information, news, video and updates on Sudan.


6. Sign up with the Save Darfur Coalition as a Congregation of Conscience to receive a free banner.


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And who is my neighbor?... The one who showed mercy... Go and do

likewise.  Luke 10


The "Not On Our Watch Christian Companion" is produced in cooperation

with the following organizations: The Enough Project, One Horizon Foundation and The General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church.


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Enough is a project of the Center for American Progress to end genocide and crimes against humanity. Founded in 2007, Enough focuses on the crises in Sudan, Chad, eastern Congo, northern Uganda, and Somalia. Enough's strategy papers and briefings provide sharp field analysis and targeted policy recommendations based on a "3P" crisis response strategy: promoting durable peace, providing civilian protection, and punishing perpetrators of atrocities. Enough works with concerned citizens, advocates, and policy makers to prevent, mitigate, and resolve these crises. To learn more about Enough and what you can do to help.


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Representing a broad Christian perspective, the Christian Companion expands the insights of Darfur activists Don Cheadle and John

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