In this week's episode of Impact!, we turn our attention to one of the most pressing and tragic crises of our time—the unfolding famine and genocide in Darfur. We explore the causes, current conditions, and challenges to ending what many believe is a largely man-made catastrophe. As many are resorting to eating leaves and soil, the international response to the crisis is breathtaking in its inadequacy. New talks this month in Switzerland will aim to broker a ceasefire the ongoing conflict between the warring Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as the 15-month conflict that has torn Sudan apart exacerbates the famine and has led to the largest displacement of people of any conflict in recent history. As always, we turn our attention to what we can do by being clear and specific with oour collective intention, prayers, and practical actions. Together, we believe we can make a difference. Suggested focus for intention holding this week As Sudan moves dangerously towards another genocide, while the largely man-made famine affecting Darfur is expected to bring starvation to millions, we suggest holding as our main focus this week: We will that all attending the peace talks in Geneva next week will resolve a permanent, committed end to the conflict in Darfur, including allowing effective and immediate protection for aid workers and delivery vehicles to reach all who are affected by the famine there. Please join us in holding this. Sources mentioned in this episode: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-famine-ipc-dg-echo-echo-daily-flash-02-august-2024 https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/famine-conditions-sudans-north-darfur-continue-october-ipc-112474583 https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/resident-and-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-reiterates-need-urgent-intervention-experts-confirm-famine-conditions-enar Includes link to download the report of the IPC Famine Review Committee published on 1 August 2024 https://www.voanews.com/a/report-confirms-famine-conditions-in-parts-of-sudan-s-darfur/7726512.html https://apnews.com/article/sudan-famine-al-fasher-north-darfur-84901717e4b2fb100c4aba8f28d7b7c0 https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/famine-confirmed-sudans-north-darfur-confirming-un-agencies-worst-fears https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/1/global-hunger-monitor-declares-famine-in-camp-in-sudans-north-darfur https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/world-cannot-continue-turn-blind-eye-sudan-man-made-famine-confirmed-darfur-camp https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/au-attempts-new-mediation-as-hunger-ravages-sudan-4673820 https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/whatsinblue/2024/07/sudan-closed-consultations-3.php https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/08/1152781 https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/14/africa/sudan-darfur-genocide-fears-explainer-intl/index.html https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/famine-finding-darfur-must-bring-action https://www.wfp.org/news/famine-confirmed-sudans-north-darfur-confirming-un-agencies-worst-fears https://www.ipcinfo.org/ipcinfo-website/resources/resources-details/en/c/1129202 Making a Donation: There are several reputable organizations accepting donations to help address the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and Sudan, if you feel moved to and are able to donate. These organizations are actively working in the region and have established channels to provide aid to those affected by the crisis. In considering where to donate, you may wish to look carefully at where your money will go. Among prominent agencies working in Sudan are: CARE International: https://www.care.org/our-work/disaster-response/emergencies/sudan-humanitarian-crisis/ CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development): Helping to supply safe drinking water and essential cash for food to vulnerable families: https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/sudan-crisis-appeal UNICEF: Sudan Appeal for children in crisis: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/ International Rescue Committee (IRC): https://www.rescue.org/uk/country/sudan UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency): While their appeal is specifically for Chad, which is receiving refugees from Darfur, donations to UNHCR help provide shelter, protection, and basic necessities to those fleeing the conflict: https://donate.unhcr.org/sg/en-sg/chad-emergency Chapter markers: 00:00:12 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:52 Unfolding Famine and Genocide in Darfur 00:05:44 Famine Conditions in North Darfur 00:09:09 Displacement and siege in El Fasher 00:13:07 Challenges in Responding to the Famine 00:14:26 Urgent Need for Financial Support and Diplomatic Pressure 00:19:10 Ways to Support and Donate 00:21:09 Focus of Prayers for Darfur Join us in person for intenton holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls...
