Dallas Peace Center - Peace and Justice in Sudan Committee

Shocking Video from Darfur

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:22:56 -0400

We need a miracle to safe Darfur. Let's find a way to be that miracle. In the video the children are subjected to torture called the sand bath. They are beaten(you can hear their screams ) and forced to crawl and lie on their cheeks on 102 F hot and boiling sand . A child was begging for water and he was laughed at and mocked and ordered to put his cheek back on the sand.

U.S. urges Sudan to stop hostilities

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:17:56 -0400

Hundreds of Darfur rebels near Sudan's capital, clashing with security forces

The Associated Press

CRAWFORD, Texas - The Bush administration said Saturday it was "very concerned" about the outbreak of violence in Sudan between Darfur rebels and government troops and urged both sides to exercise restraint.

"We are very concerned about the situation," White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said in Texas where President Bush was attending his daughter's wedding.

"We would urge that both sides cease hostilities, whether it is the rebel group or any response from the government. We want to see a calm and order restored."

The story of the little blue car

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:58:22 -0400

By Paulette Cooper

This is the true story of the little blue car. I was visiting my four-year old grandson, Oscar, and was telling him the story of a little girl in an IDP (Internally Displaced Persons Camp) in Darfur, Sudan. I told him that she was so excited because she had a toy. One toy. That’s all—one toy. The toy? It was a small piece of string. She was thrilled to have it. He looked at me in utter disbelief.

“But, Nana, that’s not fair,” he said. He jumped up from the dinner table, ran over to his toy box, dug through it, and brought back the little blue car. He handed it to me and asked me to give it to someone when I went to Darfur. I promised him I would.

When I gave the little blue car to the boy in Darfur, he could not believe it was for him and tried to give it back. I placed it once more in his small hand, wrapped his fingers around the little blue car, squeezed his hand, and walked away so he would know it was his to keep. Our driver took the photograph. Oscar is happy to know that his little blue car was delievered to a child in Darfur.

One example of one little boy making a very big difference in another little boy’s life half way around the world. One person can make a difference in Darfur.

Art for Darfur

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:15:16 -0500

ATTENTION ARTISTS:

Art for Darfur is a silent auction hosted by non-profit organizations, corporations, individuals and artists to raise funds for the desperately needed clean-water wells in Darfur, Sudan.

There are no restrictions for medium, size or theme. Make whatever you want!!

With your submission art include your name, biography, contact information, title of your piece, medium used, description and the value.

You are encouraged to promote yourself by leaving business cards next to your art.

Submissions due by March 31, 2008

Here is something each of you can do to help Darfur

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:35:53 -0500

Dear Friends of Darfur,
Here is something each of you can do to help Darfur. Thanks. Paulette

Dear P. B.,

One step closer - contact your senators today

Senators Biden and Lugar have introduced a resolution to help secure helicopters for the Darfur peacekeepers.