11/15/2006

Today, thousands of students and activists across the country will call their members of Congress to ask for better civilian protection for the people in Darfur. These phone calls may help decide whether or not the African Union (AU) peacekeepers will receive funds they desperately need. Can you join these critical efforts and make a call to your member of Congress today?

The AU peacekeepers immediately need funds to continue their peacekeeping operations. Congress must appropriate at least $60 million more now to help protect civilians in Darfur. This will only happen if they hear your voices demanding an end to the genocide.

All it takes is 3 easy steps:

1. RESEARCH: Go to the newly updated www.DarfurScores.org and find the phone number and grade for your members of Congress.

2. CALL: Use STAND's talking points to help you when asking for more peacekeeping funds in Darfur.

3. REPORT: Let us know that you made a call here.

The people of Darfur need your voice today. Help make a difference by calling your member of Congress about Darfur today!

—Alexa Malishchak, Advocacy Coordinator, Swarthmore '09