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 In IDP camps in Darfur,
cramped 10-foot-by-12-foot tents are used to house people forced
from their homes by intense violence. But painted with bright
colors and messages, a tent can become a symbol of peace and
hope. That is the thinking behind Tents of Hope, a
collaborative project taken up by UUSC’s Drumbeat for Darfur
campaign.
Started by the United Church of Christ and coordinated by Tim
Nonn, Tents of Hope gives people the chance to respond as a
community to the crisis in Darfur by creating tents that are
both unique works of art and ongoing focal points for learning
about, assisting, and establishing relationships with the people
of Sudan. The tents are not answers in themselves. Rather, they
are points of entry for more concrete forms of Darfur advocacy.
People of all ages can help decorate the tents We believe that UUSC’s work to protect women and girls in Darfur is strengthened and deepened by the work that local activists do in their community to educate others and advocate for the people of Darfur, particularly on the issue of gender-based violence. Tents of Hope is a great opportunity to involve your community in learning more about Darfur, while doing something that is creative, hopeful, and meaningful. The possibilities of this program are endless, and it is a great activity for people of all ages. Between now and November 2008, Drumbeat for Darfur activists can participate in Tents of Hope by:
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, while bringing
attention to the plight of Darfurians and building support to
end the Darfur genocide.
