The Olympic Torch Relay Continues

With the 2008 Olympics being held in Beijing China, there are several events across the world aimed at bringing attention to China and their part in assisting the soldiers in Sudan. The fact is without the financial backing of China the government of Sudan would not be able to buy arms they use.

The Olympic Torch Relays are currently spreading across the country. Tomorrow in Portland Oregon, their activities for the Torch Relay will begin.

“Wed. 11/7 - All day Camp Darfur for middle and high school students to visit hosted by Lincoln High School STAND in SW. Survivors from Cambodia, Rwanda, the Holocaust, Armenian descendants and Darfur will be available to speak to students and walk through Camp Darfur. We would like a large cross section of schools from Multnomah, Clackamas, Clarke and Washington Counties.” (savedarfur.org)

See the following link Camp Darfur for more information.

This is an excellent chance to get informed, and show your support for Darfur.

Genocide Survivors At The Olympic Torch Relay

Sunday October 21, 2007 I attended the Olympic Torch Relay in Hartford, CT. Words will do injustice to the emotions I felt listening to the survivors of genocides speak of the horror they survived. There were survivors from past genocides in Rwanda, The Holocaust, Bosnia, Armenia, Sudan, and, Cambodia.

When you listen to their stories you wonder how anyone can stand by and watch as it happens again despite the hollow words of, “never again.”

The people of Darfur are not asking for a handout. The people of Darfur are asking not to be raped, and murdered.

Why won’t anyone protect them???



Visit savedarfur.org for locations of Olympic Torch Relays, and participate if you are fortunate enough to have one in your hometown.

Genocide Survivors at Olympic Torch Relay

Sunday October 21, 2007 I attended the Olympic Torch Relay in Hartford, CT. Words will do injustice to the emotions I felt listening to the survivors of genocides speak of the horror they survived. There were survivors from past genocides in Rwanda, The Holocaust, Bosnia, Armenia, Sudan, and, Cambodia.

When you listen to their stories you wonder how anyone can stand by and watch as it happens again despite the hollow words of, “never again.”

The people of Darfur are not asking for a handout. The people of Darfur are asking not to be raped, and murdered.

Why won’t anyone protect them???



Visit savedarfur.org for locations of Olympic Torch Relays, and participate if you are fortunate enough to have one in your hometown.

Ask China to Help Darfur

As we know, the Olympics will be held in Bejing in 2008. China holds a lot of power in the Darfur situation, and as the host of the Olympics it's time for China to exhibit the Olympic spirit.
"Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles."
(Olympic Charter 2004, Fundamental Principles, paragraph 1)

While athletes representing their countries will compete for medals in the Olympics, people of Darfur are competiting for their lives.

If you believe China should do all it can to help the people of Darfur, visit the site below to sign the petition and don't forget to visit savedarfur.org to find Olympic Torch Relays in your area.


http://action.savedarfur.org/campaign/china_must_act


Thanks for your help

Events for Darfur Come to Connecticut

Author Jane Wells has traveled to Rawanda and Darfur and written several articles for publications including Vogue magazine. Ms. Wells will be speaking in Westport, CT at the Unitarian Church, on Thursday October 18 from 11:30 am-2pm. Gretchen Steidle Wallace will also appear and the two will speak, on "Women Surviving Genocide; Social Entrepreneurship as a path to Recovery."



For more information on the film or other "Days for Darfur", awareness events taking place in Fairfield County, visit www.stamford.ucomm.ued/darfursupport or call 203-329-1919.

In addition, The Devil Came on Horseback will be showing on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Garden Cinema in Norwalk, CT.



Lastly, the Olympic Torch Relay will take place in Hartford, CT on October 21, 2007. The Relay will start at 2pm and will feature Gabriel Bol Deng, Founder and Director of H.O.P.E for Sudan and one of the “Lost Boys” of the Sudan. David Morse, Author and International Activist Survivors of the Holocaust and of the Armenian, Bosnian, Cambodian, and Rwandan genocides, Ian Campbell, Musician, as well as other genocide survivors.

The Torch Relay will be held at Minuteman Park in Hartford, CT 311 Capitol Ave.

(Visit savedarfur.org, select Olympic Torch Relay for more information on the event.)