Build the 2014 DU Squad

Build the 2014 DU Squad

i-ACT 19 is upon us! Gabriel and I will be leaving for Chad this coming Monday, the 28th. Along with a professional soccer coach, we’ll be heading to camp Djabal to select the Darfur United players that will form the 2014 squad who will compete in the ConIFA World...
We Make it to Camp Djabal and Reunite with Adam

We Make it to Camp Djabal and Reunite with Adam

Editor’s Notes: Originally posted by Gabriel Stauring on iactivism.org. No matter how tiring and stressful a day might have been, it will always be considered a good day—if it also included meeting up with Adam. I woke up before 4am and had to get mentally ready...
Running Around in Squares

Running Around in Squares

Playing sports and exercising can provide a powerful feeling of freedom and strength. How many of you have not felt that special rush, after miles of running or during an intense competitive game of ball? Today I went for a run here at the UNHCR compound. I ran around...
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now (but keep your fingers crossed!)

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

“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...
Darfur United Announces Fifteen Player Roster

Darfur United Announces Fifteen Player Roster

Hermosa Beach residents help young refugee men that escaped violence in Darfur as children have a chance to represent their homeland before the world For Immediate Release April 13, 2012 U.S. Contact: Katie-Jay Scott (310) 738-0285 ktj@iactivism.org Refugee Camp...