[Video] Hand Waves in Goz Amir…

[Video] Hand Waves in Goz Amir…

Traveling to Eastern Chad was unique, to say the least. One flight, one helicopter ride and a short car ride later we arrived to the UNHCR compound. The land is desolate and the sun shines brighter and hotter than anything I’ve experienced. The women and...
N’Djamena Market Place

N’Djamena Market Place

Day one in Ndjamena. The place is starting to feel familiar to me. It’s only my third time here, but the Ndjamena experience seems to always be a bit the same each time. I’m sitting in an air conditioned car, hiding from the heat, dust, and sunshine outside, with a...
“I Feel Happy and Freedom” — Iggy

“I Feel Happy and Freedom” — Iggy

On September 21, International Day of Peace, I received a wonderful message from Iggy. Iggy is a confident soccer player and person. During our journey to Iraq and the Viva World Cup, he was always smiling and looking for ways to help those around him. He is very...
Spirit of Darfur United

Spirit of Darfur United

I first met Alex through an email request. A Manhattan Beach Sand & Surf soccer coach emailed me asking if we had a need for used soccer gear. We had already been collecting balls and jerseys from the soccer team that Gabriel’s son is on, so it was only natural to...
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...