What a cool thing! There is a learning campaign about the Darfur region in Sudan going on right now through a blog! The goal of the blog is to educate people, especially students, about the genocide in Darfur, and get as many K-12 students to respond to the blog as possible in a 48 hour period. Our students were very excited to participate. You can check it out yourself at http://manyvoicesdarfur.blogspot.com. Also, some of the kids who had some extra time in class after posting to the Darfur blog posted their responses here. What a great way to end our unit on Africa. Take action!
18 responses so far ↓
Luke and Evan // March 7, 2008 at 10:57 am |
Luke and Evan, 7th grade, Colorado, United States
If I was to sit down with a refugee from Chad my age I would talk with him about how my problems with school and other things going on is very minor compared to what people in the Darfur region are going through. While we are here saying “school sucks” they don’t even get a chance to go to school, they have to help keep there family’s alive. But besides that I wouldn’t have much to say, because there isn’t. These people have to fight death everyday, trying to stay alive from the problem.
Thomas Mit and Jesse M // March 7, 2008 at 11:56 am |
Dear Mr. Bush,
There is a major crisis occurring in Africa. There is a group called Darfur who wants to kill everyone else. Children are being kidnapped and they are forced to fight in wars. If the kids don’t want to fight Darfur kills them. Innocent people are killed everyday just walking home from work. There are many things you can do to help fix this terrible situation. First, you can donate money to the government so they can fight Darfur better. Second, create charities to raise money for the people that are being kidnapped. The charities can also send down volunteers to help.
From,
Thomas and Jesse
Caitlin E. Courtney D. // March 7, 2008 at 11:57 am |
March 7, 2008
Dear Mr. Bush,
My class mates and I have been learning about the Darfur, in Sudan.
We have decided that it’s time we help do something about it. We have spent many many hours learning about relief programs, like the Red Cross. I am very familiar with helping raise money. When Hurricane Katrina happened my friend and I raised over three hundred dollars. I believe that if we all try to help that we can do amazing things for all of those people in Sudan. Pleas help us do fund raisers to help those in Sudan. Or, maybe you could mention it in your next speech.
Sincerely,
Caitlin and Courtney
Austin // March 7, 2008 at 12:01 pm |
Dear Mr. President,
Darfur is in inner turmoil and we need to do something to help out. Genocides are happening right as you read this letter. America has the power to help stop these genocides so why do we stand around and watch with the power to help these poor citizens and stop the genocides. People have to do a whole recon mission to get water without dying. Please Mr. President take into mind how many people are dying each day in Darfur and you will know what to do.
Sincerely
Austin
Holly W. // March 7, 2008 at 12:15 pm |
OK, so here’s my look on if I sat down with a refugee; I’d have no idea what to say. I could say that we are doing everything in our power to help them, but that would be a huge lie. Honestly, we are not doing anywhere near enough to help, a lot of people say they need to work it out themselves. The only way we are going to be able to help anyone, is by sucking up our differences and working together.
Holly, 7th grade, Beautiful Colorado, U.S.A.
Melissa L. // March 7, 2008 at 12:18 pm |
In the United States, I and my classmates are writing blogs to spread awareness on the situation in Darfur. I would like to donate some daily necessities to you and all the rest, such as blankets. You all have my greatest sympathy, and I will do all that is in my power to notify all people in the United States. Maybe together, as a whole country, we can greatly help you. All I can say now is just hang in there, and it will come right in the end. Things have a way, when bad, of getting worse. When they start getting better, it gets better than you think. As long as this is going on, keep hope, and we )the United States) will help you.
Emily Ca // March 7, 2008 at 12:19 pm |
If I were to sit down with a refugee in Chad I would probably begin to cry because of all the sad things that has and is happening to that refugee. Truly I do not think that enough is being done because if enough were being done this project would not have been created. It would be really scary to tell someone my own age that the world is not doing enough to help them. I would tell the refugee about as much of the truth as I know about this issue which is not very much but like me most of the world dose not know about this issue.
Spencer P. // March 7, 2008 at 12:32 pm |
I think that this is a very disturbing thing that these people are doing to each other. It is just sad when people fight when they should just live peacefully and if they don’t like each other just don’t interact with them. In Sudan there are 500,000 deaths from the Jan jawed people alone. If I got to see a refugee from there it would be awkward to talk to them but it also would be interesting to listen to what he or she has to say.
Rachel C. and Jake M. // March 7, 2008 at 1:39 pm |
Sitting down with a kid our age, there would be a lot to talk about. We’re sure they would be very worried so we would try and talk to them about what was going on, and what we were doing to help. First we would say that American is concerned with their problems and that they were doing a lot to help. They could ask what… and we would say that we are sending people down to help with families and people in need. Medical care is a big issue too, and we are doing a lot to help that. Although right now we are not doing the most we could, we are getting there. We would we assure everything is ok and that someday things will be back to normal, and that we were going to do the most to help, and convince others to help too. Most of all we are very sorry at what is happening and wishing them the best.
Julia B and Caitie C // March 7, 2008 at 2:38 pm |
Dear Mr. Bush,
Every day In Darfur 500,000 people die because of the Sudan Militia and 2,500,000 people are taken captive. These people are abused and beaten. If this were going on in our country wouldn’t you want to put an end to the suffering of your people? Their leader does nothing to help ours should do something and save these people from abuse. They have to live their lives in fear. People have to be cautious just to go to a well to draw water without being taken captive. Help them, please.
Allison R. // March 7, 2008 at 2:40 pm |
Dear President Bush,
I’m sure you’re aware of the cruelty happening in Darfur; however, nothing is happening to help them! Thousands of people are being killed, abused, and raped every day, and we aren’t helping. As one of the most powerful countries, we should be helping others. If we helped them, we could be doing so much to support them: provide protection, stop the Janjaweed, and plenty more. Also, the people in Darfur have just as much reason to live as we do. So, why not help? We have nothing to lose. Please, for the sake of the people in Darfur, think about being an International helper to these traumatized folk.
Allison, 7th grade, Colorado, USA
Owen B. and Molly L. // March 7, 2008 at 2:41 pm |
Dear Government Leaders,
We as a country need to raise awareness about genocide. It is a problem in many countries throughout Africa. It has been taking lives of people young and old. We could do something help them like send money for medicine. It would just take a few fundraisers and some donations and we could end up saving many lives. This problem isn’t’ known very largely in the United States so the fundraisers not only will help get money spread the word every where.
LANCE C. AND KYLE J. // March 7, 2008 at 3:04 pm |
Darfur
Its pains me to think about our brothers and sisters suffering in Darfur. It has been a problem because of the Janjaweed, they have killed lots of innocent people and have displaced many little children. Someone needs to help these poor people. I think that we need to stop Omar the dictator to stop this horrible thing.
callie sydni // March 7, 2008 at 3:16 pm |
If I could sit down with a refugee that is my age I would explain to them that many people are trying to help with the situation in Darfur. There are even things that I and other students can do. These include writing to our local newspaper, and asking them to compose an article about the problems in Darfur. This will help to spread awareness to people in our community. This may not seem important, but the more people know, the more they can help in larger, more important ways. I would also tell them about how the government and government organizations are doing to help. They are donating food, money, and support to the refugees in African countries. Also many organizations, such as the peace core, are sending people to these countries to provide support to the refugees. Finally, I would tell him/her that they aren’t alone in their situation. Many countries are dealing with similar problems, such as very violent civil wars. There are also many refugees from other countries in Africa and Cuba. Together we can manage to save these people and many others who suffer from similar problems.
Ryan Brow, Peter P, and Mat M // March 7, 2008 at 3:16 pm |
If I were to talk to a refugee from Chad, I would tell them that we are spreading the awareness around our middle school. I would also ask our moms to see if we can start a fundraiser around our town. I and my friends will try to put up fliers around town and put a phone number on the paper. So that they can call and donate money or other items that might be of some use.
Maggie G and Kristine A // March 7, 2008 at 4:13 pm |
Dear Mr. Bush.
Adults and children alike are dying everyday in Sudan. The genocide is causing children to come home to find their parents missing. When someone is kidnapped, they have two choices: come into the army or die. This all started from religious and some other issues.This is a very serious issue since the president of Sudan is not doing anything. Since we are a very powerful country, I think we can help put a stop to this issue.
Thank You
davin // March 7, 2008 at 9:03 pm |
I think that this is a very disturbing thing that these people are doing to each other. It is just sad when people fight when they should just live peacefully and if they don’t like each other just don’t interact with them. In Sudan there are 500,000 deaths from the Jan jawed people alone. If I got to see a refugee from there it would be awkward to talk to them but it also would be interesting to listen to what he or she has to say.
Morgan L. // March 7, 2008 at 10:10 pm |
Dear President Bush,
It is inhumane to not acknowledge the genocide of Darfur. The United States is a strong country and has a responsibility to help end the killing of innocent lives. The United States has to play a bigger role in making the United Nations support Darfur. If are nation comes together to help support Darfur we will save lots of lives and will be able to stop the genocide. When are nation doesn’t help more lives in Darfur are killed and kids have to watch their families die and have to live with the memory of what happened to them.I think its terrible to see and hear genocide of Darfur. So lets try to put a stop the genocide of Darfur.
Sincerely,
Morgan