Posted on May 29, 2008 by shansgazette
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA
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“For many of the Darfuris I met, telling their stories to viewers around the world was a matter of life and death. So I hope that once you’ve seen Darfur Now, you’ll be moved to act.”
– Ted Braun, director Darfur Now
Order your copy of the film, Darfur Now at http://www.amnestyusa.org/page.php?id=371 – when purchased [...]
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Posted on May 29, 2008 by shansgazette
Dear friends:
From May to July, those of you who are interested will have a chance to learn the realities of Sudan through speeches and music presented by our own Sudanese – both from the continent of Africa and across the Diaspora. Please see the summary of events below:
SUDANESE MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL 2008 AND OTHER [...]
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Posted on May 29, 2008 by shansgazette
Dear Friends and Family:
I’ve told you “we’re going back” three times in the past, but this one is a little different. The last time we left Chad after our visits to the refugee camps in the east, we left on a French military plane, being evacuated in the middle of an all out coup attempt [...]
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Posted on May 29, 2008 by shansgazette
The challenges and rewards of encouraging independence
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Posted on May 29, 2008 by shansgazette
Hi Shannah,The people of Prestea, Himan and Dumase in Southwest Ghana are in a tough spot. There is a mine adjacent to the communities that has twice spilled cyanide into the water supply. Not only that, but the explosives used in the mining process crack the walls of nearby homes.Now Golden Star Resources, the [...]
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Posted on May 29, 2008 by shansgazette
Barbecued Bacon Shrimp
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Posted on May 29, 2008 by shansgazette
Jesus replied, “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me. The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name. 26 But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will [...]
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