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NEWS
 February 16th, 2007 Denver, CO --- Dr. Jendayi Frazer, Assistant Secretary of African Affairs, US Department of State, spoke at the University of Denver (DU) on US policy in Africa. The event was part of DU's "Bridges to the Future" series, a program aimed at stimulating community dialogue on today's most pressing issues. Africa Today Associates sponsored a breakfast meeting for Ambassador Frazer and ATA members, as well as the general of community, on February17th, 2007. more>> Ambassador Frazer (3rd from left), with members of ATA EVENTS
July 27, 2007: 'One hour for Africa' ''One Hour for Africa' aims to raise about $60,000 to implement a much needed health and sanitation education program in Maar and Paliau, two villages in South Sudan. YOU CAN HELP!! Learn more and register >> September 14, 2007: Consultation on Darfur, Denver, Colorado, USA Our ‘Denver Project’ will serve as the official launch-project for the Darfur Consultations Program. This project is intended to explore the scholastic aspects of conflict resolution and their role in conflict resolution strategies. ATA currently has several researchers involved in this project. Some areas of exploration include 1) The role of the African Union in peace negotiations, 2) US and UN policies on peace and a negotiated settlement, 3) Sudanese policy under the Bashir government and the growing opposition, 4) The international obligation to protect, and 5) Ethnicity as a basis of rebellion and division in Darfur. Consistent with ATA’s mission, the outcomes of this research will be combined with perspectives of those involved in seeking a solution to the Darfur crisis. ATA is in dialogue with several Sudanese academics and politicians with regards to the ‘Denver Project.’ December 11-12, 2007: Consultation on Darfur, Abuja, Nigeria
Our Nigeria consultations project was aimed at bringing prominent and knowledgeable persons in Africa to discuss and suggest mitigating approaches to the Darfur crisis. While our Kenya Project focuses on leaders from the Central, South, and Eastern regions of Africa, our Nigeria Project will focus on capturing the perspectives of leaders from Western and Northern Africa. Africa Today Associates collaborated with the Ford Foundation and the Open Society Justice Initiative of West Africa on this project.
June 9-10, 2008: Consultation on Darfur, Nairobi, Kenya Our
Kenya project will be the second step in securing the voice and
experience of African leaders and politicians involved in, or
knowledgeable of the ongoing crisis in Darfur. Our project is designed
to build on knowledge gained from the ‘Denver Project.’ Here, ATA’s
focus will be on capturing the voice and perspectives of Africa’s
leaders and politicians relative to conflict resolution strategies to
the Darfur crisis. Africa Today Associates is collaborating with the
Ford Foundation on this project.
June 11, 2008: Workshop on Issues of Peace, Security, and Conflict in Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
The Ford Foundation is taking a progressive step by dedicating a day to discuss and frame issues in Africa and the priorities that civil society, academics and funders should identify and adopt in their work on peace, conflict, and security in the region. The Ford Foundation tirelessly works on these issues and is working to strengthen this work globally. This workshop will follow and build on our two-day Consultation on Darfur.
Walk for Sudan, October 2008
The Walk for Sudan aims to raise funds for projects supporting the people and country of Sudan, which is recovering from 20 years of civil war. The Walk for Sudan symbolizes unity as traditional rivals come together for a common cause. Sudanese from various tribes and students from different school and districts will all join forces in a spirit of cooperation. Proceeds from this 5K Walk/Run will support Denver-based, Sudanese-related organizations. For more information please visit: http://walkforsudan.org
Consultations on Darfur, Washington, D.C., USA, November 2008
Our Washington, D.C. project is intended to serve as a culminating event where the outcomes of our three prior consultations will be presented. In addition, ATA hopes to use the Washington, D.C. project to introduce alternative approaches that may enhance the work of non-governmental organizations involved in advocating for an end to the Darfur crisis. The final outcome of this and our other consultations is meant to buttress the work of NGOs as well governmental and international governmental entities.
Medical Supplies Delivery, South Sudan ATA
will be delivering drugs and other medical supplies to Maar and Paliau,
two villages in South Sudan. This is part of our Sudan Health Project.
Our health team will also conduct several health and sanitation
trainings aimed at empowering and improving the capacity of local
citizens. Fundraising efforts are under way. Donate, read more, or find out how you can get involved. In March and April of 2008, our sister organization, Project Education Sudan, will be assisting in transporting and delivering the most needed medical items.
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