Darfur is Dying

http://www.darfurisdying.com/

In the face of the humanitarian crisis in the Sudan, mtvU partnered with the Reebok Human Rights Foundation and the International Crisis Group. The three companies began a contest to “...[Bring] together student technology and activism to help stop the genocide in Darfur.” The winner is “Darfur is Dying a narrative-based simulation to raise awareness of the daily lives of the Darfurian refugees in the Sudan. The “game” is a thoroughly depressing, eye-opening “game.” Players begin by selecting a character to walk through a sparse desert for a single jug of water while avoiding the patrols of Janjaweed militia. If successful, the next level focuses on keeping your refugee camp healthy amid attacks, food and water shortages. The site offers links to help with the crisis throughout the game and links to various groups, government contacts, and assistance funds.

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