Sitting, Waiting, Wondering

Sitting, Waiting, Wondering

  As I sit on my flight from Los Angeles to Paris I am sitting, waiting, and wondering what the next few weeks will bring. Tomorrow I will arrive in N’Djamena where I will be picked up at the airport, then taken to the hotel where I will meet up with...
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...
Darfur United’s Wish List

Darfur United’s Wish List

People are always asking us for what they can contribute to the team and children’s soccer academy. Here is a list of the most common things we use! Team Tryouts and Youth Academy: Adult Numbered Scrimmage Pennies (72) Buy One – Give One 2014 ConIFA DU...
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...
A source of inspiration for our friend Amos

A source of inspiration for our friend Amos

“When I look at that card, it inspires me.” Words spoken today by our Chadian friend and UN colleague Amos when he was proudly pointing to the Darfur United card sitting on the shelf in front of the TV in his home. He said, “See my Darfur United card! Gabriel gave it...