Walk4Darfur; Asylum Campaign

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What it's all about

Walk4Darfur is an event which raises awareness about what is happening in Darfur. It allows individuals to display solidarity with the Darfur ethnic cleansing survivors living in the UK, while recognising that there is on going suffering in Darfur.
The event's secondary aim is to raise the issue of asylum which the Darfuris are subject to in the UK. Darfuris are here to seek protection because where they come from is not safe, most of them when they get here live in the streets, with out proper care. Recently the Home Office has been sending Darfuris back to Khartoum under the assumption that it is safe to do so as the fightiing is happening in a different region of the country. this is not the case as those who are sent back have been tortured.
I want to do a walk4Darfur in nottingham on the 25th of November to raise awareness and get people to sign postcards targeting their MPs to act on their behalf to protect Darfuris.

What's needed to make it a reality

Need money for printing, leaflets, expenses for speakers,
I will need permision for protest.

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Nottingham Trent University reply 02 Nov 07 16:17, by Catie Smith Elvy this is a really important issue and I think a walk would be a great way to show people in Nottingham what's going on. I'm sure there's loads of people in Nottingham who'll want to know more about how they can help darfuris here.

As you know Nottingham Univeristy is one of 15 Universities taking part in a new scheme where you can access money of up to £750 and get support with your project.

As a Junction49 Staff member based at Nottingham University I can support you and get you training to turn your idea into reality.

I'll be in touch soon!

Catie
11 Nov 07 12:13, Edited on 11 Nov 07 12:25, by Sebastian Hi Elvy,
This sounds like a fantastic idea! You are absolutely right of course; the media have not given the necessary coverage to the realities of the conflict in Darfur which means that anything that we can do to raise awareness is most positive! You might be interested to take a look at this news story about a similar upcoming event in Ohio - Look under the news section for The Darfur Die-In

Have you made any progress on gaining permission to protest? I have spoken to Nottingham County Council and all that you need to do is telephone 0115 9155555 with a proposed route for the walk (nothing too exact is needed)!!!

I am sure that Catie is helping you wade through that side of things but I just wanted to butt in on a really good idea !! I wonder if I can get to Nottingham that weekend!?!

Sebastian
05 Dec 07 19:03, by Elvy Hello,

Thankyou to everyone who took part in the walk 4 Darfur it was a successful and moving event. Particularly the candel lit vigial at the end where Darfuri's in the Nottingham community got to remember those who they have lost. Hopefully it gave the Darfuri some hope that some people do care about what is happening in their country and as for the rest of us give us, motivation to do whatever we can to help the people in Darfur and the Darfuri's in our own community. It was also great to see the MP, John Heppell speak out about Darfur. Also thankyou to Catie at junction 49 and timebank, thankyou for supporting the event and making it possible. Hope to see you all again.

Take care

Elvy
Staff reply 06 Dec 07 11:36, by Ella Hi Elvy,

It looks like such a great event you put on and the photos look fantastic.

Junction49 would really appreciate it if you could add your project, with photos, to the cinema. This is where all completed projects are exhibited. Showcasing your project in the cinema will hopefully inspire other young-people across the country to get involved in similar activities and make them aware of what's taking place in Darfur.

The pictures are so inspirational; I really think that they could motivate others to take action! Keep up the good work!

Ella

PS. It would be great if we had a picture of you!