Because every death has a name. And every name has a story.

Stand UBC, in conjunction with Stand Canada, is launching a campaign to bring attention to the lives of Darfuri victims of genocide. Stand wants to look beyond the numbers, and recall the lives of those who have been lost.

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Fuel give me fire and Let it Burn!



STAND UBCs Firewood Run (FWR) will be a cross-country running event that will take place at Jericho Beach Park on Sunday September 27, 2009 from 9am-1pm. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness for the situation of refugees in Darfur and funds to bring some relief from that situation. Fuel for cooking fires is an essential resource for refugees in Darfur, yet to venture outside the camps to collect it women risk rape and murder. To make this connection, each participant in the FWR will carry a small piece of firewood as they complete the race. All funds raised by the FWR will go to NGOs still active in Darfur following President Al-Bashir's expulsion of humanitarian aid from the region.

The FWR will consist of two events: a 5km and a 10km run. A minimum donation of $15 is required to participate in the 5km race while the 10km will require a minimum of $30, participants may make this donation themselves or collect it in pledges. Registration information is available at the FWR website: www.run4darfur.ca. Online donations are possible, but cash pledges/collections will also be accepted on the day of the race.

Following the race there will be the Stand for the Dead Memorial. Music and refreshments will be provided to wind down the day as we announce the race winners and bring an update on the ongoing crisis in the Sudan.

Itinerary:
10am - 5km run
10:45am - 10km run
12:00 noon - Race announcements, winners, awards, as well as a minute of silence and memorial for the victims in Darfur

Click here to check out the Official Firewood Run Page

Click here to access the Running Room Event page for quick, easy online registration!

Stand for the Dead

Because every death has a name. And every name has a story

Stand UBC, in conjunction with STAND Canada, is launching a campaign to bring attention to the lives of Darfuri victims of genocides. Stand wants to look beyond the numbers, and recall the lives of those who have been lost.

Click here to learn more

Movie and March!

Come out and learn more about the crisis in Darfur! On September the 16th, STAND is presenting 'The Devil Comes on Horseback' in the Norm Theatre, at 7:00pm, for FREE!

There is also a march being planned on September 19th, starting at the grassy knoll and heading down to the Flagpole on Main Mall. Join us in our march against genocide!

DARFUR RALLY this Sunday the 27th!

Hey guys! The rally that STAND UBC has been planning all year is taking place TOMORROW at 1pm outside of the Vancouver Art Gallery!!

The speakers:
- Senator Mobina Jaffer
- Hedy Fry (Liberal M.P)
- Libby Davies (NDP M.P.)
- Dan Grice
- Mr. Clive Ansley
- Scott Sandison
- Tenzin Lhalungpa
- Devin Tucker

The performers:
- Tambura Rasa
- Jarimba
- Connor Mcguire

The exhibits:
- Waging Peace Canada: Children of Darfur Art Exhibit
- Amnesty International
- Canadian Red Cross
- Canada Tibet Committee

Come support the end of the conflict in Darfur! Come out to our rally tomorrow at 1pm!

Outdoor Adventure Relay for Darfur

Click here to go to the Outdoor Adventure Relay for Darfur event website.

Genocide Awareness Film Festival at UVic!

On Tuesday, April 1st, and Wednesday, April 2nd, STAND UVic will be facilitating a Film Festival focusing on past genocides, and the mass-murder campaign that is currently taking place in Darfur. The three countries focused on will be Germany, Rwanda, and Darfur.

After the movies, Dr. Zimmerman and Dr.M. Engineer of the University of Victoria will host a discussion about genocides, their root causes, similarities, and the lessons that they have taught us with students and anyone else who wishes to participate.

The movies to be played are:

1. Survivors of the Holocaust (Tuesday, 7:30pm), Room ECS 123
2. Shake Hands with the Devil (Wednesday at 7:00pm), Room ECS 125
3. The Devil Came on Horseback (Wednesday, ending at around 10:30pm), Room ECS 125