Darfur 101: Learn the Basics in Less than 4 Minutes

The situation in Sudan is urgent: Nearly 3 million Darfuris living in camps face the threat of rape and aid cut-offs; the country’s president remains wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity; and a return to full-scale North-South civil war looms. Although the President has said, “Sudan is a priority for this administration, particularly at a time when it cries out for peace and for justice” (March 19, 2009), we have yet to see the type of strong action that will build lasting peace in Sudan.If Obama is serious about bringing security and peace to the people of Sudan, he must present the principle parties — the ruling party in Sudan, the rebels in Darfur and leaders in Southern Sudan — with two options:

1. Support the peace process, justice, and human rights, humanitarian aid efforts and you will benefit from improved relations, aid and trade, or
2. Obstruct peace and justice and you will face an escalating set of consequencesFor more background on the crisis in Sudan visit the Enough Project.

Hear Their Stories, See their Lives

	Farha lives in Oure Cassoni with her family. She plays volleyball and jump-rope with her friends. Learn more about her life in this video from i-ACT 1.
	We meet Ahmat on our first trip in 2005, watch the video here. He tells us of life in Darfur and the struggles of refugee life. When we returned in 2007, Ahmat had returned to Darfur in search of secondary education. We haven’t heard from him since.
	Dajhima survived the attack on her village by the janjaweed militia. In March 2009, she told us her story on camera. When she spoke about the young girls being raped, she gently touched her daughters hand. A reality no one should have to face.
	Adam and his family escaped the violence in Darfur, and he is now determined to help build a library and school so refugees can learn about the world. Watch this video from January 2008 from our first encounter. See progress on his life and library in June 2009 when we meet back up with him and his family.
	Adef and Achta told us of their journey across the desert to safety in Chad and the lost of their four year old son to diarrhea in January 2008. Learn more of their suffering in March 2009.Watch the latest video of their life in a refugee camp from June 2009, where a little bit of joy fills our hearts.
	Different i-ACT team members have spent time with Fatna since our very first trip. Each time, we are touched by her strength. Connect with her in this video from January 2008 or download her profile and share it with your friends.
	Mansur is an artist. Drawings of Darfur, and the attacks on his people, cover the walls of his mud hut. Watch this video of Mansur describe the horrors of his Darfur memories. Download his profile and share it with your community.