Jerry Fowler, Save Darfur Coalition president, yesterday emailed Darfur activists regarding the presidential and vice presidential debates wherein Darfur was a topic of discussion. Jerry said tough words from the candidates on Darfur was only part of our work:

Now we must ensure that strong words in debates turn into strong actions in the Oval Office. And to do it, we must raise our voices together as one.

Jerry urged all activists to be a voice for Darfur by sending a message to the next U.S. president.

The full text of Jerry’s email follows:

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Our combined voices can turn a promise into action.
Visit AddYourVoice.org.

Today the “Be a Voice for Darfur” postcard campaign website was launched at AddYourVoice.org. It has resources such as an activist toolkit, information on the current state of the Darfur genocide, and ways for us to take action by sending a message to the next president. Be a voice for Darfur, add your voice today online.

The campaign launched with a small group of coalition partners on  September  9, 2008. The opening event was incredible. More than 20 organizations attended, and 90 partners signed by the first day of the campaign! Signers included Olympic Gold Medalist Joey Cheek, actress Mia Farrow, and radio personality Joe Madison.

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