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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

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They've organized an international Olympic Torch Relay which began on August 9 in Chad, near the Darfur border, and will finish in China in January. They've organized an international Olympic Torch Relay which began on August 9 in Chad, near the Darfur border, and will finish in China in January. Claire of Free Aung San Suu Kyi!

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Guest Post by Stacey Monk: Dogooders Won’t Change the World (Alone)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They’re jocks, geeks, artists, musicians and cheerleaders…and we need their help. Here’s what’s pissing me off: The reason I have to fight every time to do these stories [like Darfur] is because the truth is that it’s hard to get the majority of Americans…to care. ” (not in video). Doing good isn’t our job, it’s everyone’s.

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Machinima Festival and NTC Video Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Guests: Chris Burke (media artist, creator of This Spartan Life ) Eddo Stern (media artist, maker of Landlord Vigilante ) Alex Chan (creator of The French Democracy ). AmaBe Cheeky stars in this one with Zeke Poutine, In Kenzo and the janjaweed of Camp Darfur. Next ManorMeta Mashup coming soon, enjoy this for now! ~in

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Peace Games & International Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We decided to follow our artists and engage the audience on this issues. Darfur Is Dying was the result. The founder and creator of game consulted people in Darfur. The founder and creator of game consulted people in Darfur. Darfur is Dying was created at last year's GFC. We're working with most web savvy audience.

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Buy a Song, Support a Cause

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The album Instant Karma , a collection of John Lennon remakes by artists like U2, Ben Harper, and R.E.M., raises money for Amnesty's Darfur work. In 2004, Band Aid 20 re-recorded, "Do They Know It's Christmas," to fund famine relief in Darfur. I'd love to hear your examples too. Volume 8 CD. Addition* 9.

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