The Feb 2 event was a great success! Now we're focused on reaching our target: $10,000 for Doctors without Borders (MSF) by the close of Black History Month, February 28.
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"The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is now the largest since records began and the country accounts for 10% of all people in humanitarian need, despite being home to less than 1% of global population. "
- Global Rescue Committee Report
Why is this happening? What are the causes? How can we respond? Why isn't Canada doing more to help?
And why is this dire situation largely ignored by the global media?
Solidarity for Sudan
1 PM to 4 PM, Sunday February 2, 2025
Telus Centre, University of Alberta
11104 87 Ave NW, Edmonton
(heated underground connected parking available at the Timms Centre for the Arts, enter on 112 St just north of 87 Avenue, then follow signs for Telus; you will not need to exit the parkade)
Goals:
Raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Sudan: its causes, dimensions, consequences, and responses
Raise $10,000 for our MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières, aka Doctors without Borders) campaign
Generate humanistic solidarity with the global Sudanese community, including in Edmonton
Celebrate Sudanese culture
Please purchase your ticket: Proceeds support MSF.
Entry: $10 student, $25 others. You can purchase tickets at the door (cash only)
Sudanese music: free with entry!
Sudanese food available for purchase at the event: $15 per plate