Ismail

Ismail

by | May 27, 2012

My very first trip to the refugee camps in eastern Chad was in January 2008. There was one particular woman I knew I had to meet. Her name is Fatna and she lives in Camp Farchana. I had first met her through Stacey and Cany, two i-ACT team members who had previously...
Running Around in Squares

Running Around in Squares

by | May 27, 2012

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...
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...
It’s more than a game

It’s more than a game

by | May 4, 2012

But it’s also…just a [beautiful] game. I’ve heard too many stories from friends in the camps, how they lost family and friends, and home, and their place. When they tell me that, with Darfur United, “Now we are a part of the world,” I have a...