Darfur awareness

Most of us have heard the name Darfur but we aren’t quite sure where it is and what’s really going on there. Genocide? Displaced refugees? Rape? Murder? Huh?

Well here’s one way you can help and become a little more aware at the same time. Graphic artist Milton Glaser (he’s the dude who created the iconic “I LOVE NY” design) has teamed up with the International Rescue Committee to create a very special posters whose sale benefit the organization. It’s only $35, so if you have the cash, why not? Or download a free screensaver and read up on the crisis at theIRC.com.

"With more than 2 million people driven from their homes, Darfur has been described as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Despite the signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement in May 2006, fighting is increasing across the region and the people of Darfur are suffering violence, atrocities and abduction. Amid desperate conditions, the International Rescue Committee delivers lifesaving aid, protects women and girls, and speaks out for global action on behalf of the Sudanese people."