What You Should Know:
On 4 March 2009, the Government of Sudan announced the expulsion of 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The UN OCHA Humanitarian Country team in Sudan reports the following to result:
• 1.5 million people will no longer have access to health and nutrition services.
• Water supply, sanitation and hygiene to 1.16 million people will be interrupted.
• 1.1 million people will stop receiving general food distribution.
• Nearly 7,000 children receiving treatment for severe and moderate malnutrition will be interrupted.
• Emergency shelter will immediately cease in 19 camps and locations in Darfur.
What you can do:
1. Everywhere: Text message Secretary Hillary Clinton: Write a text message about Darfur!
Examplesid groups back in Darfur!
CALL: 1-800-GENOCIDE till aid groups are back on the ground!
2. LOS ANGELES, CA: Join JWW, Stop Genocide Now, HOPE, and other activist and citizens from Southern California TUESDAY March 17th in front of the Federal Building: 11000 Wilshire Blvd. LA, CA to demand immediate and decisive action by the US, the UN and the EU!.
RALLY: Tuesday, March 17th: 4 - 8pm! Tell the press! Bring Signs! Possible slogans include:
HOPE FOR DARFUR • DARFUR - MILLIONS AT RISK! • DARFUR EMERGENCY! • NO FOOD • NO WATER • APPOINT ENVOY FOR DARFUR! • BRING AID GROUPS BACK IN DARFUR!
3. AUSTIN,TX: Join us Thursday, March 19th for a benefit for HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere). Meet other artists and activists. Learn more about the current situation in Darfur and DR Congo. Win HOPE stuff and show your support! Door: $5 donation
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Speakeasy: Terrace 59 (rooftop)412 Congress Ave # D Austin, TX
Music & Art: DJ: Russia
The Truth
Andrew Jones
Peter Goetz
Tags: darfur, hope, aid
