Gabriel and Katie

by | May 27, 2012

After meeting his long time friend Adam’s new twins, Gabriel and Katie, Gabriel reflects on friendship and the dream of a future peaceful Darfur. Adam will travel with the team as a translator and mentor for the players.
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now (but keep your fingers crossed!)

Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now (but keep your fingers crossed!)

by | May 26, 2012

“We can write a book!” my UNHCR logistics friend, Amos, told me, as I was about to board the plane.  A little earlier, we were in a sticky situation, but it got worked out, and I’ll leave it at that, but Amos thinks it would make for a good chapter...
Only a Few Days Left

Only a Few Days Left

by | May 25, 2012

As I was making some of my last medical preparations for Darfur United before our departure, I fell upon this quote from Nelson Mandela, “We must use the time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” (This is fitting as Darfur...

Gateway to Chad

by | May 25, 2012

We’ve landed in N’Djamena, Chad. We met with UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Head of the Country, Aminata to discuss Darfur United and it’s future in the refugee camps. Surprisingly, in one day we were able to get our travel and video permits. Soon...
In the Garden of Patience

In the Garden of Patience

by | May 24, 2012

A constant in Chad throughout my now 13 trips is the “hurry up and wait” reality encountered at every step of the way. If you’re coming here to get things done, you need to come prepared with vast amounts of ever flowing patience—that and a good...