The people of the Darfur region of western Sudan are victims of a ruthless genocide.  This genocide began in early 2003 when armed opposition groups emerged in the Darfur region of western Sudan in response to economic, political and social marginalization of the African population of Darfur.  Rather than combating these rebel military forces, the Sudanese government chose to attack innocent women and children in a scorched earth campaign.  The suffering and destruction continue.

During September, discussion groups, study groups, faith and religious studies, civic clubs, etc. are encouraged to have DARFUR as a lesson or topic. For resources:  http://www.dagsc.org. Site offers access or links to a variety of videos, reading materials, appropriate sacred texts, and worship materials. Please note: some of the images are quite graphic and may be disturbing  to younger teens and children.