Don Cheadle and John Prendergast on Darfur

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
In the past four years alone, at least 200,000 people have died as a result of conflicts in Sudan. Don Cheadle and human rights activist John Prendergast discuss six concrete, simple ways to help end genocide in Darfur—from writing a letter to joining an activist organization.

Not on Our Watch is available for purchase at amazon.com

Six strategies for getting involved, from Not on Our Watch:
  • Raise Awareness
  • Raise Funds
  • Write a Letter
  • Call for Divestment
  • Start an Organization
  • Lobby the Government

Sites where you can learn more and help:
www.savedarfur.org
www.enoughproject.org
http://www.stand.org
www.genocideintervention.net/index.php

Event:
Don Cheadle and John Prendergast
Will take part in a panel discussion
“Real Horror Stories”
As part of the Tribeca Film Festival
Tuesday, May 1st at 7 pm Tribeca Performing Arts Center
199 Chambers Street, at West Street
Tickets available from the Tribeca Film Festival

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