Supporting Sudan: A number of Philadelphia-based, national, and international groups are aiding refugees and working for peace in Sudan. Contact the agencies below or visit their websites for more information.
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African Cultural Alliance of North America: ACANA works to help refugee and immigrant families access healthcare and other social services during their resettlement process in Pennsylvania. They also work to promote the preservation of African cultural values through supporting refugee artists.
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AFRICOM: AFRICOM is a coalition of African communities in the Philadelphia area working to improve access to healthcare and social services, while promoting economic development and advocating for issues pertinent to its members. AFRICOM also strives to educate the public on African cultures, and to facilitate conflict resolution.
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Concern: Concern brings food and supplies to war-ravaged areas. Their work in Sudan focuses on nutrition, water sanitation, and shelter for people affected by warfare.
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Darfur Alert Coalition: Darfur Alert Coalition unites Sudanese and Americans to offer educational programs, advocacy initiatives and relief for survivors of genocide in Darfur, Sudan. DAC is committed to standing with the people of Darfur until their land, their lives, and their livelihoods are restored.
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Genocide Intervention Network: The Genocide Intervention Network supports African Union peacekeepers currently on the ground in Sudan by channeling private donations into needed resources and catalyzing government support.
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HIAS and Council Migration Services: HIAS and Council Migration Services of Philadelphia were founded 125 years ago to help Jewish immigrants and refugees, fleeing persecution, to immigrate to America. HIAS and Council Migration Services continue to resettle, reunite, and represent immigrants and refugees of more than a hundred nationalities in the Greater Philadelphia region. Their services include representation and legal counseling, refugee resettlement and social services provision, citizenship services, and advocacy and education.
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International Crisis Group: The International Crisis Group is an independent, nonprofit, non-governmental organization that works to prevent and resolve deadly conflict through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy.
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International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst crises, helping refugees flee from war and persecution. They provide immediate relief and work to enable those given a new home in the United States to become settled and self-reliant. For 75 years the IRC has been raising alarms with a global call to action.
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Lutheran Children and Family Services: LCFS offers social, legal, educational, and healthcare services to foreign-born children, adults, and families seeking security, safe haven, and a new life in the United States.
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Nationalities Services Center: The Nationalities Services Center is a multifaceted organization working with immigrants and refugees in Philadelphia. They aim to protect the legal rights of immigrants, to provide outlets to strengthen families and promote self-sufficiency, and to eliminate language and cultural barriers while promoting diversity.
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Save Darfur Coalition: The Save Darfur Coalition includes more than 170 organizations working towards increased international involvement in combating the violence in Darfur.
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Save the Children: Save the Children is involved in many efforts to aid Sudanese who have suffered as a result of civil war, and has been instrumental in bringing former slaves and abductees back to their villages of origin.
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Sudanese National Rally: Established in 1995 by a group of concerned Sudanese living in the United States, the Sudanese National Rally's primary goal is to raise awareness among Sudanese living in the U.S. about ongoing human rights violations against Sudanese citizens living in Sudan. Since its founding, the SNR has worked to stop inhumane warfare with the hope of ultimately building a Sudan in which human rights are respected, democracy and freedom are enjoyed by all, and citizenship is based solely on nationality—regardless of religion, ethnicity, race, or political affiliation.
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Valentino Achak Deng Foundation: All of the proceeds from hardcover sales of What Is the What—as well as a percentage of paperback sales—have been directed to the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation. Founded by Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng, the foundation aims to help rebuild southern Sudanese communities through the implementation of community-based development projects, while also empowering war-affected Sudanese refugees to enhance their educational, social, and economic opportunities. The Valentino Achak Deng Foundation also strives to improve United States international policy by educating the public and government on the current situation in Sudan.
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Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians: The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians is a nonprofit organization serving immigrants and refugees across the Philadelphia region. WCNP provides employment, small business, legal, informational, and referral services to people from around the world.
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