Sudan: Farrow, Clooney are Ignorant

The Sudanese government is certainly unimpressed with Mia Farrow’s current hunger strike for Darfur – which it views as “unwarranted”.
According to the spokesperson for the Sudanese embassy in London -
We appreciate Mia Farrow’s intentions and we respect her for her interest in the welfare of the Sudanese people…but as a politician she is only a [...]

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Another Busy Day

The Darfur front is once again ripe with breaking news -
Actor George Clooney met with US President Barack Obama on Monday to discuss the Darfur crisis. Clooney brought with him 250,000 postcards collected by Save Darfur signed by people from across the nation. Vice President Joe Biden was also present for the discussion.
After the meeting, [...]

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Kristof and Clooney Together in Chad

NY Times writer Nicholas Kristof has traveled to a small Chadian town bordering Darfur, home to thousands who have been forced from their homes after fleeing genocide.
Kristof’s partner on his journey is George Clooney, famous actor and avid Darfur supporter.
What Kristof and Clooney found in the town of Dogdore is disheartening – desperation, fear, and an unanswered need [...]

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Darfur Behind Obama “Hope” Poster?

I found this interesting and thought you would too -
The inspiration for the Barack Obama “Hope” poster is believed to be a 2006 photo of the US President sitting next to George Clooney at the National Press Club on Darfur, holding a green Save Darfur wristband.
Click here to see for yourself.

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Not On Our Watch Gives $260K

Hollywood charitable organization, Not On Our Watch, has given the International Rescue Committee (IRC) $260 million to help provide health services at clinics across North Darfur.
George Rupp, president of the IRC, responded to the gesture by stating:
We are grateful to Not On Our Watch for putting a spotlight on humanitarian crises and generating significant resources [...]

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A Journey to Darfur

In 2006, George Clooney traveled to Darfur with his father Nick.   A documentary came out of the whole experience.  Watch it below.
Part 1 – Historical background of the crisis

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