Global Nomands Special ProgramsSeptember 16, 2008 at 10:00, 11:30 & 1pm
Since 2004, the conflict in Darfur has claimed the lives of more than 400,000 people. If the United States has classified the conflict as genocide and the entire world has condemned the atrocities, why, then, does it continue? What can be done about the thousands of Sudanese and international peacekeepers living in refugee camps and living in fear?
Students will take on these challenging questions and more during this two-part PULSE series on the conflict in Darfur. Participants from around North America will discuss the nature of the violence, the global players that have fueled the war, and the progress of the international community in abating the violence. Students will also discuss what can be done to improve the situation on a personal, local, and policy level.
Ted Braun (bio and picture attached), Writer/Director of Darfur Now will join students to discuss how the film raised awareness about the dire situation in Darfur. He will also provide an updated account of the ongoing violence in the region, discuss what hope exists for the future and offer suggestion on how students can become involved to support the Darfur Now efforts as agents of change.
Program Format
Videoconference Format:
I. Introduction
GNG moderator opens the videoconference and thanks all participants. Moderator also gives a general breakdown of the conference.
II. Background on Darfur
GNG moderator and/or invited guest will provide a short background on Darfur. This presentation will include videos and other visuals to enhance the learning experience for the students.
III. Interactive Student Dialogue
Students will begin by responding to the GNG moderator’s and/or the guest speaker’s questions about the program topic related to Darfur (sample questions will be provided for each videoconference that directly relate to the topic of the day). Students will then pose questions to one another and engage in direct dialogue about the topic. This exchange will constitute the majority of the session.
IV. Conclusion
Moderator thanks all students for participating and allows interactive sites to make closing remarks.
Cost $300
Tonya Muro
tonya@gng.org
Global Nomads Group
381 Broadway, 4th floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 529-0377
http://www.gng.org/
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