Darfur Now Study Guide

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View this this study guide inspired by the film. Or download it here.

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  • Barack Obama on Darfur Barack Obama on Darfur
    Submitted 7 months ago By lucasboucher
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  • Untitled Darfur: A Short History of a Long War
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  • Darfur Now - Me to We Speaking Tour
    Submitted 6 months ago By participant
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  • Meet the Janjaweed: PART 3 Meet the Janjaweed: PART 3
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  • 6 People, 6 Actions 6 People, 6 Actions
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  • Darfur Rising
    Submitted 9 months ago By ricker
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  • Darfur Dilemma - Sudan Darfur Dilemma - Sudan
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  • 6 People, 6 Actions - Hejewa Adam 6 People, 6 Actions - Hejewa Adam
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  • Darfur Now: Take Action - Relief International Darfur Now: Take Action - Relief International
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  • Untitled Darfur Now: Take Action - Organize Your Community
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