A selection of resources related to the Solidarity for Sudan event of 14 September 2024, and more widely to the war in Sudan. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and is still being updated; we invite people to comment with further suggestions, and please come back later for udpates.
Groups who collaborated today:
“As a group of activists based mostly in Europe, we stand in solidarity with all the people criminalised for facilitating freedom of movement, and towards all the people on the move. We will continue to support any acts facilitating freedom of movement, and we will continue to support those defying borders on land and at sea.” – Captain Support
“Dalston Solidarity Cafe is a space to connect a diversity of collectives, realities and individuals who by sharing their knowledge and experience will be able to offer a range of mutualistic practices. These can help the community to improve our condition and happiness, beyond the “survival mode” today’s society forces us to be in.”
East African Collective is a “Volunteer led Diaspora Collective”
The GEM (Geographies of Embodiment) Research Collective is a small group focused on valuing lived experiences and other non-academic knowledge production and sharing. We are intent on creating spaces for marginalised peoples that allow us connection, comfort and care, opportunities to learn from each other, and with an aim to move at a gentler, more livable pace.
“Our vision is of a civilian led Sudan – Sudan back to the people!” – London For Sudan
“Sudanese diaspora in London organising around the Sudanese revolution and building support and solidarity in the UK for the people back in Sudan” – Madaniya SDG
“We are a UK-based collective of Muslim volunteers who work in solidarity with people in prisons by sharing resources (financial grants and books) and mutual support.” – Nejma Collective
Contributors to the day:
“Afia Abusham is a British-Sudanese Actress & Writer. Through her poetry she explores her experiences of the world, reflecting on her Sudanese heritage & using her musical background to further her storytelling with the use of rhythm & melody.” – @HaleToAfia
Afia was also one of the collaborators working behind the scenes to make the day happen.
“Awab is a young doctor, currently working for Greenpeace. Awab is involved in advocacy surrounding Sudan, specifically engaging and organising with Madaniya and London for Sudan as a volunteer. His beliefs are based strongly in a view of history which highlights the dangers of apathy and the importance of solidarity in the face of injustice and a keen interest in how apathy is purposely bred within democratic societies.
“Ayah Speaks is a bilingual poet, actor, hike leader and workshop facilitator. Her work centres on themes of mental health, mindfulness, identity and soul empowerment.
She describes her poetry as offerings to the universe in a medley of light and uncomfortable truths served in a comical way with a hint of sarcasm. Ayah prays that the message in her poetry today is Witnessed, may you explore what your soul seeks as Ayah Speaks…” – Ayah Speaks
“Dr Zaza Elsheikh is a domestic and international conflict resolution specialist. She formerly worked as a medical doctor and as a solicitor and is the president of the Sudanese Legal Network, a group of Lawyers and allies from other disciplines who are committed to advocating for peace in Sudan, supporting returning Sudanese and refugees and providing humanitarian assistance for displaced Sudanese in Egypt through fundraising events.”
“Eljae is a poet, performer, and language lover who enjoys cake as much as community. She has been commissioned by Moving Forward Sudan and Publicis Groupe Ltd,published in adda magazine and Propel Magazine, performed at Makrooh as well as Vocals and Verses, and participated in Azzah fi Hawak and BBC Words First – to name a few. Eljae has most recently produced an immersive poetry installation for a collaborative arts exhibition at The Africa Centre, and is currently working towards her first solo collection, amidst other projects outside of poetry.”
“Nooralden, also known as Coman ,is Sudanese, from the Nuba mountains, a human rights defender and a student of development studies at Kampala international university KIU, who now lives as a refugee in Kampala, Uganda. He is currently fundraising to pursue a masters at SOAS.”
Suraiya is a Nigerian-German PhD candidate and lapsed lawyer living in the UK. She worked in Khartoum in 2018 and 2019 on issues around the criminalisation of women from marginalised groups. She currently organises with Captain Support focusing on building community to resist the violence of the UK border regime.
Other groups/organisations to know:
Sudanese Legal Network is a “UK based network that aims to support displaced Sudanese individuals, raising funds and ensuring access to adequate legal support”
“Nas Al Sudan aims to empower the Sudanese community through collective action and the provision of essential resources. By leveraging this platform, we aim to create a centralized social hub that fosters impactful responses to the impacts of the war in Sudan by the international Sudanese community. While our primary focus is on education, we are committed to actively addressing unique challenges faced by Sudanese communities, making a lasting impact, and driving positive change across all spheres of life.“
“Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is a women-led anti-atrocities nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, founded in 2009 by a Darfuri genocide survivor to amplify the voices and empower the affected communities and to provide a platform for interested stakeholders to work on advancing its unique goals.”
Causes we raised funds for:
Saving AlGeneina’s project, Classrooms Without Borders
“The children of the refugee camp in Adré, located in a conflict-affected region, desperately need a safe and supportive learning environment.
We are raising funds to build and equip a school within the refugee camp, providing these children with a stable foundation for their education. The school will offer academic instruction and a sense of normalcy, hope, and community in the midst of hardship.”
Hope Relief and Rehabilitation for Disabilities Support (HRRDS)
“We are a non-governmental organization, officially registered in both Sudan (SRRA, Reg No: NL044) and South Sudan (Reg No: 4027). Our mission is to advocate for and ensure full rights and opportunities for people living with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, including women, children, and forcibly displaced individuals. Operating in the challenging environments of Southern Kordofan and the Blue Nile region, HRRDS stands out as one of the few organizations committed to empowering people with disabilities. ”
Readings:
- The war in Sudan explained – a primer by Nas Al Sudan
- Sudan War: A Counter-Revolution Against the Corporeal and the Imaginative – article by Lina Dohia
- No Such Thing As Justice Here – a report by Captain Support on the criminalisation of people arriving to the UK on ‘small boats’ (many captains are from Sudan).
Links for more info:
- Talk About Sudan linktree – a list of links to resources on Sudan – includes explainers about the war, accounts to follow on social media to stay updated, actions to take and causes to donate to.
- An Introduction to the War In Sudan (see below) – An infographic by @Lizar_tistry, found via @UntoldMag, based on information from Nas Al Sudan Taghyir w/ Sara Elhassan, Kholood Khair, & Bashir Idris.
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