Nephisa, a Darfur Refugee

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Nephisa, a Darfur Refugee

In honor of World Refugee Day and the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence, we highlight

Tell Susan Rice and Samantha Power to step up for Darfur

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Tell Susan Rice and Samantha Power to step up for Darfur

As Darfur is experiencing a dramatic spike in violence on the tenth anniversary of the crisis, Susan Rice and Samantha Power have been appointed National Security Adviser and Ambassador to the United Nations

10 Things I’ve Learned – on my 16th trip to Darfuri refugee camps

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10 Things I’ve Learned – on my 16th trip to Darfuri refugee camps

(in no particular order) 1. Showing up is important. Coming back creates friendships for life. 2. There is absolutely no excuse for the world allowing Darfur to burn for over ten years. 3.

June 8th: a Magical Day

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June 8th: a Magical Day

Exactly a year ago, I was in Iraq with an all-refugee team from Darfur making its first appearance in an international competition. The Viva World Cup was one of those beautiful and surreal experiences

Little Ripples Teacher Training and Assessment

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Little Ripples Teacher Training and Assessment

The i-ACT team continues their time in refugee camp Goz Amer with the new teachers and students of Little Ripples! Here are a few excerpts from recent blogs: Jennifer, i-ACT’s Little Ripples Coordinator,