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Past Events8/2/08 » Waging Peace in Sudan Saturday, August 2nd, at 6:30pm Milwaukee Mennonite Church 9235 West Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee Visit Web Site People are suffering . . . how do we respond? Saturday, August 2nd, at 6:30pm, Milwaukee Mennonite Church (meeting at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 9235 West Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee) How can we, in the United States and Canada, help to wage peace in war-torn Darfur and Southern Sudan? What can we do to quell the violence, promote reconciliation, and assist in local efforts to build a lasting peace in the region? One place to start is to learn about the challenges people in Sudan face every day as well as the hopes they have for the future. Tammy Alexander, Legislative Assistant for International Affairs from the Washington DC Office of the Mennonite Central Committee (the relief, development, and peace agency of the Mennonite church), will present MCC's advocacy campaign for war-torn Sudan. Understand why Sudan continues to have civil conflicts, what peace-making efforts are underway, and what actions need to be taken today. Following the presentation will be an informal Q&A session on ways we can help, including other peace and legislative advocacy efforts of MCC's Washington Office. All are welcome to attend this event, hosted by Milwaukee Mennonite Church, www.milwaukeemennonite.org. A freewill collection will be taken for Sudan. »Stroll for Sudan Saturday, June 21 Riverside Park Bring your pledges on the day of. A hot dog picnic is served after the walk. Last year we raised $4,700!. For more info visit our Web site. Donations can be sent to: Stroll for Sudan River of Life United Methodist Church (South Campus) 511 Public Ave. Beloit WI, 53511 StrollforSudan.org »RALLY FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS TORCH RELAY MILWAUKEE’S CITY HALL APRIL 16, 2008 The rally will be followed by a torch lighting ceremony and procession down Wisconsin Ave. Joining the event: guest speaker State Senator Lena Taylor; Organizations participating: Milwaukee Fair Trade Coalition, Faith Community for Worker Justice (FCWJ); Falun Gong, Peace Action, Liz Dixon of SWIFT, Darfur Action Coalition and others in support of HRTR message: The Olympics and Crimes Against Humanity Cannot Coexist in China. http://www.humanrightstorch.org/news/co-sign-letter-to-ioc. » UWM DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES WELCOMES: JOHN BUL DAU November 14 Union Ballroom Campus Level, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413 Born in war-torn Sudan, Jon Bul Dau’s life is a tale of perseverance against all odds. Orphaned by the civil war, Dau is one of the more than 25,000 children, nowmen, known as the Lost Boys. For more information check out the Distinguished Lecture Series web page > Grew Tired of Us Screening November 13 at 7pm Union Theatre » MILWAUKEE DREAM FOR DARFUR TORCH RELAY
Holocaust Memorial 1360 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee Join State Senator Spencer Coggs and citizens from all over the region at a “Dream for Darfur” Olympic-style torch relay. This event is designed to draw attention to China’s support for the genocidal regime in Sudan and remind China that the world’s eyes are on them as they prepare to host the 2008 Summer Olympics. www.savedarfur.org, www.genocideintervention.net, www.standnow.org » Interfaith Kristallnacht Commemoration Ceremony November 8 Milwaukee Jewish Federation Building 1360 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee We invite you to an Interfaith Kristallnacht Commemoration Ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial Sculpture at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation Building. » KITES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Sunday, October 28 Urban Ecology Center Washington Park (40th & Vliet) Milwaukee, WI "Kites for Human Rights!" is an event designed to promote awareness between the stark contrast between the Olympic Charter, which promotes human dignity, and the policies of the government of the 2008 Olympic Games host country, China. » ”PURSUING PEACE & JUSTICE IN DARFUR“ JOHN PRENDERGAST  Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 St. Norbert College/UW-Green Bay Fort Howard Theater, Bemis International Center 100 Grant Street De Pere, WI 54115-2099 For more information contact Joseph Tullbane at (920) 403-3378 or joseph.tullbane@snc.edu. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Golda Meir Library Conference Center 2311 E. Hartford Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 John Prendergast is Senior Advisor to the International Crisis Group and Co-Founder of the ENOUGH Campaign (www.enoughproject.org). » DARFUR PRESENTATION AT EDGEWOOD COLLEGE Oct. 17th Edgewood College, Anderson Auditorium 1000 Edgewood College Drive Madison, WI 53711-1997 Mark Brecke is coming to the Edgewood College Anderson Auditorium Oct. 17th for a previewing of his documentary film, They Turned Our Desert Into Fire, based on his experience as a photographer in Darfur. » Wisconsin Kubb Tournament/Fundraiser August 11th “Peace Park” - 700 block of 1st Avenue Eau Claire, WI Compete with 20 teams in this Kubb Tournament (Viking Chess). All proceeds benefit Darfur. For more information visit: www.wisconsinkubb.com » GRANDMOTHERS WITH A VISION Milwaukee-based organization plans event to fund efforts in Uganda Posted: June 22, 2007 Grandmothers Beyond Borders links grandmothers here with grandparents in Uganda who are struggling to raise AIDS-orphaned grandchildren. A Taste of Uganda, featuring ethnic dance and a buffet, will cost $25 and run from 1 to 5 p.m. June 30 in the hall at All Saints Church, 4051 N. 25th St. For more information, see www.grandmothersbeyond.com Read Full Article » JUDGMENT ON THE DARFUR GENOCIDE Friday, June 15 Plymouth UCC, 2717 E. Hampshire Street, Milwaukee Join Tim Nonn for the Milwaukee stop of the “Comma Train,” a 40 day train tour raising awareness about the Darfur genocide The stop on this tour will be at Plymouth UCC, 2717 E. Hampshire Street, Milwaukee. www.judgmentongenocide.org » Ongoing Genocide in Darfur and Our Blind Eyes Turned Thursday, June 14 Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, 7th Street & College, Racine. Information: Sonali Knotek, 262/639-5048. » Stroll for Sudan Saturday, June 2nd, Riverside Park, Beloit, Wisconsin Stroll for Sudan's mission is to help raise money and awareness for the genocide victims Learn more about this event at www.strollforsudan.org » Protest Fidelity Investment’s support of Genocide in Darfur Tuesday, June 5th, 12 16020 W. Bluemound Rd. (right across from Brookfield Square- on the 10 bus line) Sponsored by Casa Maria Catholic Worker » “Ongoing Genocide in Darfur and Our Blind Eyes Turned.” Thursday, May 17 Presentation by Harriet Lavin. To be held at CATHE, 125 E. State St., Burlington, WI. Call Katie Simenson at 237-4351 for more information. » Art Auction @ Hotch A Do Thursday, May 10 Hotch A Do Located on North Avenue (Next to CANS), Milwaukee.Free Wine, beer and appetizers, Live Music. Ticket and purchases will support the Darfur Action Coalition of Milwaukee and their respective humanitarian and activist goals. » Bearing Witness: Crisis in Darfur Featuring Ruth Messinger, Director, American Jewish World Service Thursday, May 3 Congregation Beth Israel 6880 N. Green Bay Rd., Glendale, WI Ruth is a founding members of the international Save Darfur Coalition. Named one of the 50 most influential Jews in America for the last six years by The Forward » Global Days for Darfur Monday, April 23 to Monday, April 30 Global Days for Darfur III features events being held around the state: > Community events > Worship services > Lobby Day to support Sudan Divestment in Madison on April 30. » Sudan’s Defiance of International Human Rights: Friday, April 27, 2007 L160 Elvehjem, Chazen Museum of Art 800 University Avenue Madison, WI Oliver Ulich United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Sudan Desk Juan Mendez United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Preventing Genocide: Darfur and the United Nations Saturday, April 28, 2007 313 Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Madison, WI Judy Cheng–Hopkins United Nations High Commission for Refugees » Spoken Word/Poetry reading April 27th Two Degrees Coffee house in A Room of One’s Own Bookstore, Madison, WI. An International Symposium Thursday, April 26, 2007 Reading of In Darfur, by Winter Miller » Sudan Benefit Concert Friday April 20th, 2007 Café Montmartre 127 E. Mifflin, Madison, WI The Lollards, This Bright Apocalypse, the Figureheads, and Screamin’ Cyn Cyn & the Pons. Profits go to building schools and water treatment in southern Sudan. » The Kenosha Project Presentation: Help the Women of Darfur Thursday, April 19, 2007 St. Paul's Lutheran Church 8760 37th Avenue, Kenosha Find out more about Darufur and what you can do to help. For more information about this event contact bhlavin@wi.rr.com or call 818–501–1836. » Catholic Relief Services speaker on Darfur 4/18/07 St. Ann Parish, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha Mr. Scott LeFevre, the Regional Representative for the Horn of Africa at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) spoke to St. Anns Parish in Pleasant Prairie, on April 18. » Executive director of the U.S. Amnesty International Larry Cox 4/17/07 Pyle Center, Madison Executive director of the U.S. Amnesty International Larry Cox spoke at the Pyle Center on April 17th. » Mr. Scott LeFevre speaks on Darfur 4/17/07 Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, Milwaukee Mr. Scott LeFevre, the Regional Representative for the Horn of Africa at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) spoke at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish on April 17. » Symposium on Rape as a Weapon of War Tuesday, March 27, 2007 UW-Milwaukee Union 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. This panel discussion features State Representative Tamara Grigsby and a panel of experts on the subject of sexual violence in war. » Make Some Noise for Darfur Friday, March 23, 2007 Pere Marquette Park, Milwaukee 3rd & Kilbourn, downtown This major national rally took place in downtown Milwaukee, in coordination with Amnesty International USA's Annual General Meeting. » Art Auction Huge Success, $4,800 raised 2/28/2007 Thanks to everyone who helped to make our recent art auction fundraiser at New World Wine Co. in Milwaukee a huge success. Your encouragement and generosity were critical. |
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