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Last week I was interviewed by a man from the local newspaper - the Chattanooga Times Free Press. It was a bit unclear at the time the purpose of interview, but you can find the article here. It is an interesting piece - I sincerely hope that through reading this more people are made aware of the struggle in Darfur, and even further that it becomes a jumping off point for further discussions about the uniqueness of the situation in Darfur and what can be done to end the violence.

I am reminded of how the simplest of actions can make such a resounding impact - like the necklaces that GPS sent with me into Jaach. These simple beaded necklaces were instigated by an incredible student at GPS who wanted to do "something" for the people in Darfur. There is no way she could have known at the time the impact her simple decision, but by caring enough to organize the school to make these necklaces she and every student who participated gave a symbol to the refugees in Jaach that they were not forgotten. These necklaces were received with joy and excitement by the men, women, and children of Jaach because they knew that even though they have lost everything, someone cares.