Darfur’s Children
Posted by Emily Holland on September 26th, 2007
Video: Emily Holland/The IRC |
| At such an innocent age, they’ve experienced more than adults ever should…so just how does the International Rescue Committee help the next generation of Darfurians? “Child friendly spaces” are safe, welcoming centers which the IRC has created to help Darfuri children learn, play and start to heal. I visited one recently and spoke to IRC teachers - we call them “animators” - who work to provide children with the support they need and, despite what’s happened to them and their families, encourage harmony and a culture of peace. |
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September 27th, 2007 at 9:58 am
I am touched by the faces in the video. Question. Can the art produced by the children be purchased? Also. Are you looking for people to help in Darfur. I have had experience with children at the Boys and Girls Club in Key West, Florida. References are obtainable. Able to travel. Regards.
September 27th, 2007 at 10:39 am
my heart breaks for these people!!HOW can we in america,and our goverment let this happen?I can’t understand how we can spend our time in IRAQ,when these people need us so badly.It makes me ashamed to be an american,and to know this is happening.All i can do is donate money,sign petitions,and pray.I hope they know I LOVE THEM,AND I DO CARE.I want to tell them it will be alright,but…I know it won’t be.GOD HELP US ALL………..
September 27th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Paul–thanks for your note and your offer to volunteer to assist Darfur refugees. You can find out more about volunteer opportunities with the IRC on our Web site at http://www.theIRC.org/jobs/volunteering.html. No, the children’s artwork isn’t available for purchase.
Kate/The IRC
September 27th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Marbella - thanks for your comment and your support for Darfur’s displaced families. The IRC is also assisting and advocating for people who have been displaced by the Iraq crisis. If you’d like to join our campaign, go to http://ga3.org/campaign/Iraqi_refugees
Kate/The IRC
September 28th, 2007 at 4:11 am
I feel broken when i see people suffer in this world where we have to live happily.
I do need to give a hand to make these people happy. Is there anything i can do to help? Other than financial because i do have funds
Thanks
Lyndon
September 28th, 2007 at 9:05 am
Lyndon — thanks very much for your comment. One way to help is by learning more about the crisis and educating others to make a difference. Visit our Take Action page at
http://www.theIRC.org/help/take-action.html
You can also find some other ways to help at
http://www.theIRC.org/darfur
Kate/The IRC
November 15th, 2007 at 10:25 am
I’m from France and I don’t know if there’s IRC agency active in the area.
If somebody know let me a comment please or join me by mail
joconat@gmail.com
I hope I can do something for help.
I have just my goodwill and some artistic competence.
But it better than nothing !
I hope a best world for all people one day (as soon as possible!).
November 16th, 2007 at 11:14 am
Escudie, thanks very much for your comment and passion to help. The IRC does not currrently operate in France (our European office is in Belgium: you can see our locations on our Web site at http://www.theIRC.org/where), but there are other ways to get involved as an online activist. Info at the bottom of this page: http://www.theirc.org/help/volunteering.html
November 16th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Thanks for your comment Kate and Adams
Isn’t it possible to create an IRC local office in France like in Belgium ?
May be some french people, would like to support your actions, but they don’t know you very well.
How to rally to such a project ? Is it possible in the future ?
Thanks for all . . .
November 16th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
I don’t have an answer regarding prospects for an office IRC in France, Escudie, but will pass along your suggestion to my European colleagues.
One important way, though, that you and others in France can help is to visit our Web site to contact the European Union president and urge the EU to help stop violence against women in conflict zones in Africa and elsewhere. You can find more info in French and English at http://www.ircuk.org or http://www.theIRC.org/belgium (or go directly to the e-mail action form at http://www.advocacyonline.net/eactivist/user/userJ.jsp?CLS@hVmyMB5Yphmg7C7hZD) Thanks again. Kate