Coalition for Darfur: Darfur notes Some are "Taking Action"

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The American Jewish Committee is coordinating "Taking Action on Darfur: A Capital Alert," a program to highlight the need to take action against the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan, on Monday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.

The program will feature Paul Rusesabagina, former Manager of the Milles Collines Hotel and hero of the story on which the award-winning film "Hotel Rwanda" is based; Charles Snyder, Senior Representative on Sudan for the U.S. Department of State; and Brian Steidle, a Darfur eyewitness. Film clips from "Hotel Rwanda" and current photos from the region will also be shown.

In addition, a new fundraising initiative, "DC (heart) Darfur" will be launched. This Jewish community effort is part of the "Dear Sudan Campaign," a national interfaith fundraising effort to provide food and relief to Darfur refugees.

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