Ten Things

Ten Things

by | Jun 10, 2012

Ten Things I’ve Learned Somewhere Between the USA, Chad, and Iraq 1. People can rebuild from horrible suffering and maintain their humanity—and sense of humor. 2. You show you care, you earn trust, then you can push them as hard as is needed, and they respond....

Game 2 – First Night Game For Darfur United

by | Jun 8, 2012

This was Darfur United’s first night game ever. It was the first time any players had played soccer at night on any team or pick up game. There will be many “firsts” to come! Check out some pictures from the game against Provence. Support the team!...
Confidentiality

Confidentiality

by | Jun 7, 2012

Usually there is an understanding of patient – therapist confidentiality. What is said during physical therapy treatment is of utmost secrecy. This is not so on the tratement table of Darfur United. They want the world know about Darfur and they need us to be...
We’ve got the best team in the land

We’ve got the best team in the land

by | Jun 7, 2012

Darfur United is a team like no other. Ten weeks ago the players left their homes, families and friends to “investigate” an invitation to try-out for an All-Star Darfuri refugee team…I can’t imagine at any stage during that trip to camp Djabal that anybody truly...
Balancing the Scales of Expectation

Balancing the Scales of Expectation

by | Jun 6, 2012

Following our debut in international football, we were given a 24hr window before our 2nd outing on the world stage. Not surprisingly, our second opponents were another strong outfit who now had the challenge beating the margin of victory set by the Northern Cypriots...