So I think Nigel Dunn is onto something with his concept for a widget response network. Nigel blogged after listening to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Darfur and Chad Appeal over the weekend. It seems relevant to link the ‘widget response network’ concept to my first thoughts on Twitter.

Be A Voice for Darfur is an excellent example of multi-channel campaign designed to bring attention to the appalling genocide in Darfur.  The genocide in Darfur continues - now in its sixth year and at the price of nearly half a million lives. Most importantly, you can influence others to stand up and be a voice for Darfur.

The talk was also sponsored by Facing History, Facing Ourselves , Human Rights Watch , the Museum of African Diaspora , Marines' Memorial Association , Bay Area Darfur Coalition , Amnesty International and Stacey's Independent Bookstore. People from the Bay Area Darfur Coalition were handing out info. darfur genocide rwanda bloggers

The Washington Post did a great article today that reinforces the value of nonprofits' using email as a core fundraising strategy rather then social networks. It seemed too early to tell, but then, when we checked back about a year later, we found this interesting and profound story about the nonprofit group "Save Darfur."

Thursday, December 6, from 8:00 – 9:45 pm ET/PT, HBO will screen a documentary by Paul Freedman about Darfur, Sand and Sorrow. After the film's screening, you can discuss the film, and learn what you can do to help, on a conference call with Darfur activists John Prendergast , Samantha Power , and Nicholas Kristof.

On Saturday, July 14th, the Harry Potter Alliance, in conjunction with the Genocide Intervention Network, and other human rights groups, are encouraging Harry Potter lovers and human rights activists to hold house parties to learn more about the situation in Darfur, and to take action. Harry Potter Darfur

These campaigns encourage visitors to get involved by recording and contributing their own videos or photos: 24 Hours for Darfur has collected over 900 personal video appeals from celebrities, politicians, Darfurians, and citizens around the world. Marketing Nonprofits Social Networks User Generated Content Web 2.0Video Galleries.

When you hear about what is going in Darfur, do you feel like you want to do something, but you don't know what to do? Roger Winter, a Sudan expert gave an update on the current situation in the Sudan, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and how the Darfur conflict is important in the larger context of Sudan. All the time.

just have to do what I can. " -- Jerry Fowler, Executive Director of the Save Darfur Coalition , during an interview on the Voices on Genocide Prevention Podcast. Tell China to, "Extinguish the Flames of Genocide in Darfur." activism Darfur genocide human rights"[Y]ou don't necessarily have to solve a problem. What can you do?

The Save Darfur Coalition asks to organize events, vigils. They will carry your msg, enthusiasm back offline Mary_Joyce @ kanter , Obama campaign used MyBO to ask online supporters to host house parties to reach out to their offline social networks tomjd @ kanter Make it as easy and intuitive as possible. Create something to attend!