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Over 400 people attended the Rock 'n' Raise for Darfur benefit concert that took place February 14th, 2010 at the Metro in Chicago. Big Science, Madina Lake, Brendan Kelly, and the Blisters all performed, as did the DePaul Prelude Choir. The concert was a lot of fun, and raised over $3,200, all of which went to the Rock 'n' Raise for Darfur fundraising campaign. Proceeds from the campaign go to the Djabal refugee camp in eastern Chad, to build and facilitate schools.

Thanks to all who attended Youth United for Darfur's Voices of Darfur Workshop on December 13th, 2009. We had a great turnout, heard wonderful presentations by Lost Girl Neima Tarifa, State Senator Jacqueline Collins, and State Representative David Miller, and learned about the history of Sudan and how to effectively take action. We sent over 30 letters to local Congressman and also raised $300 in donations to go toward the education of Darfuri student refugees in Chad.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the
Youth United for Darfur Rally on Sunday, April 19th

Even though it was rainy and cold, over 500 people attended to show President Obama that students in his home state demand swift and sustained action to promote peace in Darfur. Youth United for Darfur was proud to announce at the event that it has raised over $15,000 to support the Enough Project's Darfur Dream Team Sister School Program and the Sudanese Community Center in Chicago. To see the list of speakers and musicians at the rally, click here.

Thanks to all who attended the
Youth United for Darfur Conference
on April 27, 2008

Over 150 high school activists gathered in Chicago to learn about Darfur and effective activism techniques, and to take action against the genocide. We sent over 100 letters to elected officials and collected many petition signatures
for upcoming legislation. The unity and strength at the event showed the dedication of high school students to ending genocide.