Genocide prevention and intervention are difficult fields to work in. Every day is a challenge filled with depressing news and little public attention. Conflicts in places like Sudan and the Congo are often exempt from newspapers or news shows, resulting in a general public which knows or understands little about these grave issues. For 15 cities in Colorado, that is about to change.

Colorado Coalition for Genocide Awareness and Action

The Colorado Coalition for Genocide Awareness and Action is taking matters into its own hands. This organization is on a mission to “challenge our society to end complacency towards and raise awareness of genocides past and present and take action to stop genocides present and future”.  To accomplish this goal the CCGAA has launched a vigorous new campaign, Ride Against Genocide. Activists, Sudanese refugees, press, a filmmaker, and even Olympic torchbearer Essie Garrett will travel in a van, displaying an exhibit on genocide around Colorado. The trip will cover over 1500 miles in just four days. Information regarding genocide, how individuals can take action, and other pieces of literature will be distributed at each stop the van makes. Media attention will be attracted and public knowledge will be expanded.

Activism will reach new heights from August 30th to September 2 in the Centennial State as the CCGAA’s new trip brings education and awareness.  The Ride Against Genocide will bring many face to face with some of the harshest realities of the world we live in, but more importantly it will also inform individuals how to get involved and make the phrase “Never Again” a reality. The road trip is not just a, “Ride Against Genocide” but a ride towards genocide prevention as well.  A whole state is about to rally around the flag of justice, slowly unfurling as the wheels of a van spin towards peace.

For further information regarding the Ride Against Genocide and to track its tour, please visit CCGAA’s blog.