The Big Announcement is Here: Reading & Blogging for Darfur
It’s here! The unveiling of what I have up my sleeve!
I’d like to announce that during the entire month of September I will be reading and blogging in an effort to create awareness and raise funds for the people of Darfur. There is a genocide going on right now in Darfur, Sudan. If you regularly follow my blog, I have written several times about it here, here, here, and here. Hundreds of thousands of people have died, many more are displaced. I can not sit idly by knowing that this blog has given me the opportunity to make a difference. Why choose Darfur as my soapbox of the month? After reading about Darfur and watching documentaries about Darfur, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Isn’t that reason enough to stand up and do something about it?
So what exactly is Reading for Darfur? During September every book I read, every post I write, every comment left on this blog, and every book that you read about Darfur will make a difference. How? The difference will be you. This won’t work if I’m doing it all by myself. So I ask for everybody to get involved. There are a lot of different levels on which you can do just that, so choose the one that you are the most comfortable with.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:
- Commit to write a post (if you have a blog or website) dedicated to the Reading for Darfur campaign. Use the button shown here and link back to this page. For every person who does this I will donate 25 cents to a organization that makes a difference in Darfur (list of these organizations follow below). Put the button in your sidebar linking to this post during the entire month of September and I will donate 25 cents more.
- Commit to visit my blog on a consistent basis during September. For each comment left anywhere on my blog all month I will donate 10 cents.
- Commit to read any of the books or watch any of the documentaries listed on this page. For every book that you read or video you watch during September, I will donate 50 cents. If you have a blog and review that book or video I will donate $1. Leave me a comment on this post once you do, so I don’t have to hunt you down. I will link to your reviews during my weekly recaps.
- Commit to donate a penny for every single page that I read during September (excluding picture books and easy readers).
- Commit to donate 50 cents for every single post I publish during September.
- Commit to donate a penny for every page I read AND 50 cents for every single post I publish.
- And heck, if you want to write the post, put the button in your sidebar, comment on my blog, read a book, and sponsor me in my reading and blogging, then I won’t stop you!
The numbers may seem small, a penny here, ten cents there, but I’m hoping to make the donation reasonable for everybody involved. I’m hoping for quantity here, a little bit adds up to a lot! The more the better. Much later tonight or tomorrow, I’ll put up another post with a “what if” scenario. What if I read 5,000 pages? 10,000?
PRIZES. Of course, there’s prizes!
If you do any of the above (with the exception of leaving comments on my blog) you will be eligible to win a whole bunch of prizes I’ve been collecting. Authors and publishers are personally donating their books to this awareness/fundraising campaign. Those prizes will slowly be revealed throughout September and given away at the end of the campaign.
There is a grand prize! The grand prize will be open only to those who sponsor me for a penny for every page I read and 50 cents for every single post I publish. The grand prize will be AWESOME! As a motivator to encourage more people to participate, if I have 25 people sponsor me, I will add a $50 gift certificate to the online bookstore of their choice. If I have 50 people sponsor me, I will change it to a $100 gift certificate. Trust me, if you win, you are getting more than you put in.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE:
ANYBODY! I don’t care who you are or where you live. Sponsorship and eligibility to win prizes is open to anybody, anywhere. Friends, neighbors, family, my readers, book bloggers, general bloggers, non-bloggers, first time visitors, I won’t turn anybody away. Darfur is an international issue, so it only seems fair that anybody can join in. The only thing I ask is that if you register to sponsor me, PLEASE follow through and make your contribution to one of the organizations listed below at the end of September. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must provide proof of your donation by a certain date (yet to be determined).
DEADLINES:
Find out about the campaign right as it’s ending? That’s okay. I’ll give weekly updates on my progress so you can find out what’s going on. Join in at anytime!
WHAT I HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH:
Awareness! When this campaign is over I want everybody to know about the genocide in Darfur! Ignorance no more! And raising a few dollars along the way won’t hurt either. This entire campaign is going to be a huge sacrifice for me. I’ll be busy reading and blogging. My time will be stretched to the limit. I’ll be tired. I won’t be making dinner all month. I’m not rich. I pray that all of this work won’t be for nothing. This campaign is not about me. It’s not about my blog. It’s about the people who are dying in Darfur. It’s about men, women, and children. It’s about making a difference. Sponsor me!!!
HOW TO LET ME KNOW YOU ARE GETTING INVOLVED:
Leave a comment on this post telling me what you are planning on doing or email me at natasha (at) mawbooks (dot) com. I’d like to have an idea of how many people are participating with me. You can change your mind or “upgrade” at any time. Read through everything, ask any questions on anything confusing (because it’s clear in my head, but is it clear here?), talk it over with significant others. Decide if this is something that you can do, on any level.
Read the post that I’ll be putting up probably tomorrow for some “what if” scenarios, a video (of me!) and links about Darfur. In my weekly recaps I’d like to point out what type of awareness is happening and dollar amounts raised, so let me know you’re out there! At the end of the month, you will need to “put your name in the hat” for the specific prizes (in other words, I don’t want to win a prize you don’t want).
And as a sidenote: I understand that not everybody may be able to donate whatever dollar amount it is that I end up reading/blogging. My next post will be full of some “what ifs.” Feel free to tell yourself that you can donate up to a predetermined dollar amount and stick to it. Because trust me, my husband and I have determined that dollar amount for ourselves as well. And remember, even if you are not able to donate monetarily there are still plenty of ways to get involved that make a HUGE difference. Reading a book about Darfur will make a difference, putting the button on your blog will make a difference, leaving comments on my blog will make a difference and sponsoring me will make a even bigger difference.
ORGANIZATIONS WHO ACCEPT DONATIONS with interest and a presence in Darfur, Sudan:
Some organizations fund awareness campaigns to pressure politicians to take action and others deal directly with the people in Darfur helping with services and programs. If you choose to make a monetary donation, choose a organization that appeals to you and make your donation directly to them (not me!):
- International Rescue Committee, Donate for Darfur. 90% of funds go to humanitarian services and programs, 10% to administration and fundraising. Your donation will go specifically to Darfurians.
- Save Darfur. Funds crucial awareness and advocacy programs that play a critical role in building the political pressure needed to end the crisis in Darfur.
- Enough Project Founded by John Prendergast, funds help galvanize public and political leaders to effectively confront mass violence against innocent civilians in Darfur and southern Sudan, northern Uganda, eastern Congo and Chad.
- A list of 20 non-profit organizations who have a presence in Darfur. I recommend looking at each organization closely to determine how your donation is used.
- Another great list of humanitarian organizations in Darfur. Again, browse around and decide if one looks right for you. Everybody from The Red Cross to Save the Children.
Totally confused yet? Right, I didn’t think so! It all begins September 1st! PLEASE JOIN ME! Get started now by spreading the word to EVERYBODY you know: friends, family, your mother, the postman, bloggers, etc. Let’s make this AWESOME!
Natasha, this is truly awesome. I’m really impressed with your dedication to this issue. I’ve already blogged about it here: http://www.theinsidecover.com/2008/08/one-of-my-most-favorite-book-bloggers.html
And I’ll try to read some books about Darfur and review them for the cause. I start grad school next week so I don’t know how much time I’ll have, but I’ll definitely try.
I’d also like to donate, but I think my pledge amount will be low (especially knowing how many pages you can get through in a month!). I hope that’s OK.
Thanks for hosting this. I think it’s really amazing.
on August 30th, 2008 at 10:25 amI’m going to blog about this sometime this week, and I’m going to go full out sponsoring you: the penny per page and the 50 cents per page. Plus, I’ll DEFINITELY put the button on my sidebar too.
on August 30th, 2008 at 10:36 amThis is great, Natasha! I’ve written my post about your champaing, you can find it here: http://alessandrasplace.blogspot.com/2008/08/reading-and-blogging-for-darfur.html
I’m also going to be commenting on your blog the whole month. And I’ll definitely be putting the button on my sideboard.
on August 30th, 2008 at 12:24 pmI’ve emailed you. But wanted to let you know I’m planning on doing what I can.
on August 30th, 2008 at 12:26 pmI’m in!! I’ll blog about this, try to read some books, add the button to my sidebar, and also try to work in a monetary donation. Good luck with this!!!!!!!!
on August 30th, 2008 at 12:56 pmAwesome Natasha! I will be blogging about this sometime tomorrow, I will read and review some books and documentaries on my site, add the button and will give you a donation. I’m going to read your what if post later to see how much I can give and will let you know by e-mail but you can count on me to sponser you and donate. Thanks so much for doing this!
on August 30th, 2008 at 1:51 pmNatasha I have not read any of those books yet but will this month. Thanks you for bringing this issue to everyones attention.
on August 30th, 2008 at 1:56 pmGood for you Natasha! I think I’ll blog about this at the social justice site I write for. I’ll let you know when the link is up…it will reach people outside of the book blog community, hopefully.
on August 30th, 2008 at 2:09 pmThis is great! I would love to post about this on my blog but I need the button to put on the side bar. Where is it?
on August 30th, 2008 at 3:55 pmI’m blogged and buttoned!
on August 30th, 2008 at 4:11 pmNatasha, I blogged and added a button. I’m going to do what I can to see if I can read or watch any of those books/dvd’s. I’ll be sure to check out your site, and I’m thinking about the monetary contributions. Good Luck with your campaign.
http://haikuamy.blogspot.com/2008/08/reading-and-blogging-for-darfur.html
on August 30th, 2008 at 4:47 pmI twittered you:)will stumble now
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on August 30th, 2008 at 6:13 pmWhat a wonderful project, Natasha! Please put me down for the penny a page and .50 per post commitment. I’ll be posting about this and putting your graphic in my sidebar. I’m really proud that someone in our community is taking the initiative to do this. I’m with you all the way.
on August 30th, 2008 at 7:44 pmWhat an amazing idea! I will be blogging about this on Monday or Tuesday for sure. I’ll also take the plunge and donate a penny for every page you read and 50 cents for every post. (although, like you pointed out, I may have to stop at some predetermined dollar amount which I will decide when you put up your “what if” stuff.) I will also try to get my hands on a book about Darfur at some point this month too. You are so amazing for thinking this up and following through!
on August 30th, 2008 at 8:16 pmI admire you so much, Natasha. I have not yet decided on what level I want to participate, but I will let you know!
on August 31st, 2008 at 6:20 amHi Natasha, that’s a great campaign! I’ve blogged about it in my blog and put up the button in my sidebar too.
Here’s the link to my blog.
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on August 31st, 2008 at 8:55 amWhat a wonderful idea this is, Natasha!
I’ll donate the 50 cents for post and penny for every page you read. Please also let me know if you need help organizing anything.
on August 31st, 2008 at 9:56 amI’ll definitely post about this- maybe more- not sure yet!!! Awesome thing to do though
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on August 31st, 2008 at 1:05 pmHere’s my post at Worducopia. I’m committing to viewing some of the videos, putting the button in my sidebar (next week, after vacation) and commenting on your blog. We’ll donate, also, but need to talk that part over with the other half.
on August 31st, 2008 at 2:17 pmLiterate Housewife says she’ll give 10 cents for posting here saying she sent me- I wonder, does it still count if I were already here?
on August 31st, 2008 at 3:10 pmI found about this via the Literate Housewife Review. I added your button to my blog and blogged about it here.
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on August 31st, 2008 at 6:24 pmI will for sure post about this on my blog, and put your button up!!
on September 1st, 2008 at 12:53 amThis is an amazing thing you’re doing, Natasha. I will do 1) and 2) for sure. I would also like to read The Translator at last.
on September 1st, 2008 at 2:58 amNatasha this is wonderful! I have posted about it here: http://linussblanket.typepad.com/linuss_blanket/2008/09/reading-bloggin.html
I also planning on reading a book and watching some movies, with reviews of course, and I will put your button up and stop by and comment.
on September 1st, 2008 at 5:38 amNatasha,
This is a wonderful idea. I applaud your effort. I’ll be blogging about this on my blog as well as posting your icon on my sidebar. I also pledge to sponsor you for a penny every page read and 50 cents per post. Good luck and read lots!
Gail
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on September 1st, 2008 at 6:43 amI emailed you with my commitment.
on September 1st, 2008 at 6:58 amThe button is up, post to come. I will let you know about my donation later, when I have figured how much I can give. I will also be doing some reading.
You are wonderful for doing this.
on September 1st, 2008 at 7:33 amhttp://marireads.blogspot.com/2008/09/reading-blogging-for-darfur.html
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on September 1st, 2008 at 12:17 pmI added your botton on my blog and I will be posting soon (maybe in Italian, because I have some Italian readers and I am in contact with ‘Italian blogs for Darfur’). Thanks for uploading some videos on Darfur and for adding tons of infos on the subject!
on September 1st, 2008 at 1:49 pmThis is really amazing. I’m so glad you’re doing so much for a great cause. I just found out about this website a little while ago, but it seems really great. And now I’m going to try and comment and stuff. Good luck!
on September 1st, 2008 at 1:58 pmThis is a great thing that you’re doing, Natasha. I’ve just finished reading Tears of the Desert today and look forward to participating by reviewing it on my blog soon. I’ve put your button on my sidebar and will do my best to post about it sometime in the near future. I’m still mulling over what I can contribute monetarily, so I’ll be sure to get back to you about that and with a link (or two!)!
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on September 1st, 2008 at 5:33 pmYou’ve got my support, Natasha. I’m not sure at what level (maybe just make a flat donation). Like Dewey and some others have said–if you need help with anything, please let me know.
on September 1st, 2008 at 9:04 pmwow! I guess I am a little late in joining the bandwagon. But you can totally count on my support. I am definitely going to post about this in my blog and add the button to my sidebar. And I was planning to read more on Darfur so this provides the perfect opportunity. Awesome job!:)
on September 2nd, 2008 at 7:56 amI want to join in and support you. Today - September 2, 2008, I know absolutely NOTHING about Darfur. I’m going to read or watch and learn and post. Thanks for being so passionate, clearly this is something very important to you, something that has captured your heart. You are amazing for being willing to DO something about it.
on September 2nd, 2008 at 9:15 amI’m in for a penny a page. I’ve posted the button in my sidebar and will have a post about your efforts tomorrow (Sept. 3). Sorry I’m late getting started - the holiday weekend kept me from the computer.
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on September 2nd, 2008 at 2:37 pmOk, Natasha. I’m gonna help you. I wrote about you in my blog. Also, I’m gonna read some books. This is a great cuase your helping!
on September 2nd, 2008 at 3:56 pmHey,
on September 2nd, 2008 at 5:40 pmJust wanted to say that this a great thing you are doing and I posted about the Reading for Darfur on my blog.
Keep doing what you’re doing. The world needs more people like you.
Sorry…I’m a bit of a Janey-come-lately here. I’ve been behind in my blurfing! Totally cool, Natasha. I posted about it (if you post the code for the button I’ll put it in my sidebar). I’ll sponsor you 50 cents a post with the caveat that I can’t go for more than 2 posts a day.
I’m off to the library!
on September 3rd, 2008 at 5:52 amI will commit to posting the badge on my website and reading/blogging one of your recommended books. Natasha, good luck!
Also, I will see if I can gather up any additional donations.
Sheri
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on September 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 amAha, finally posted.
http://inspiredtoaction.com/index.php/site/comments/reading-and-blogging-for-darfur/
on September 3rd, 2008 at 2:04 pmYou are an inspiration to me, Natasha. I will be posting about this on my blog and I will donate 50 cents per post. I’m also going to read about Darfur. Thanks for this opportunity.
on September 3rd, 2008 at 2:12 pmThis is a great idea! You have definitely inspired me to read & learn more about Darfur (as of now, I have little knowledge of what is going on there.) Thank you!
on September 3rd, 2008 at 3:15 pmI would love to donate a penny per page that you read for this cause. I also plan to watch some of the videos, as I need to be more aware of what is happening in Darfur. I really admire your passion and willingness to do what you can about the situation!
on September 3rd, 2008 at 9:16 pmI think what you’re doing here is incredible. I’ve added a button to my sidebar, and I’ve posted about it on my own blog here at Reading and Ruminations.
Right now, I am planning to sponsor you in both the penny a page and fifty cents per post.
Good luck!
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on September 4th, 2008 at 3:23 pmThis is wonderful and I’m humbled by your efforts of behalf of the citizens of Darfur.
I’ve just finished reading “Tears of the Desert: A Memoir of Survival in Darfur” by Halima Bashir with Damein Lewis. In my post I included a Darfur button and link back to your blog and I posted the button/link on my sidebar.
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on September 4th, 2008 at 3:48 pmI’m giving away my ARC copy of “Tears of the Desert: A Memoir of Survival in Darfur” by Halima Bashir with Damien Lewis.
For every entry I receive I will donate .50 cents to the Darfur charity of Natasha’s choice.
Giveaway link is here
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on September 6th, 2008 at 9:11 amHi again -
Just stopping back to let you know that I’ll be donating a penny per page. =)
on September 6th, 2008 at 11:07 amI will give you a monetary donation at the end of your pledge drive. People can make a difference! Cindi
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on September 7th, 2008 at 10:09 amThis is a really wonderful project! I know you’re already a week in, but I posted about it on my blog and added the button to my sidebar.
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on September 7th, 2008 at 11:45 pmI blogged about your wonderful project here.
Also, I’m committing to a penny a page AND 50 cents per post.
on September 8th, 2008 at 7:38 amHi! I’m a bit of a lurker, but I just wanted to let you know how wonderful your idea is. I hope to help by commenting on your blog.
on September 8th, 2008 at 8:56 amOkay Natasha, I was out of town the first part of the month and then it took me awhile to get caught up on my blog reading and posting but I have finally got a post up about your campaign and the button is on my side bar. I will hopefully get some reading done on the subject this month and will let you know when I do.
on September 8th, 2008 at 10:46 amHey Natasha, I checked out four books today about Sudan. I’ll let you know when I’ve read/reviewed them…
on September 8th, 2008 at 12:13 pmHi Natasha!
I commit to:
* writing a post dedicated to the Reading for Darfur campaign using the button to link back to this page and placing the button on my sidebar with the link
* visiting and commenting on your blog consistently through September
* reading The Translator (Hari) and posting my thoughts on my blog, then leaving a comment here to let you know that I did, so you don’t have to hunt me down
on September 8th, 2008 at 1:11 pmHi Natasha-
on September 8th, 2008 at 6:38 pmI am late with this but I plan on doing 1, 2 and 3 if I can. I read The Translator earlier this year and plan on reading at least two more of the books you have listed.
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on September 8th, 2008 at 7:52 pmI think this is a great idea, Natasha. I posted about it on my blog at http://www.amberstults.com/?p=269
Good luck!
on September 8th, 2008 at 7:53 pmI’ve also blogged about this and I’ll commit to commenting frequently and reading at least one of the books you’ve listed! This is a wonderful thing you’re doing and I’m very happy you’ve given us a chance to help too.
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on September 8th, 2008 at 11:15 pmNatasha, I blogged about this on my blog here: http://armenianodar.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/blogging-for-darfur/
on September 8th, 2008 at 11:17 pmA bit late, but I have been offline most of September till now.
Thank-you from the bottom of my heart for bringing this atrocity into view and caring so deeply.
I will do the best I can
on September 9th, 2008 at 9:37 amI posted your button on my sidebar and did a post to support your efforts:
http://joscotty.blogspot.com/2008/09/psssst.html
I will also be watching one of your recommended movies (Darfur Diaries) and doing a review on my blog.
Thank you for your awareness and ways to get involved.
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on September 10th, 2008 at 7:56 amI’m late to the party, but I’m in for a penny a page, at least.
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on September 14th, 2008 at 2:55 amI reviewed “The Devil Came on Horseback” last night. I have a copy of the documentary and plan on watching it later this afternoon, hopefully reviewing it as well on my other blog today.
After I found this particular page on your blog, I added your button to my sidebar.
I think it’s great all of the awareness you’ve helped spark.
Link to my review: http://booksbooksandmoregreatbooks.blogspot.com/2008/09/devil-came-on-horseback-bearing-witness.html
on September 14th, 2008 at 10:47 amI started to blog after seeing Nicole Marie’s blog. I will read the book “The Devil Came On Horseback” and I have the Documentary which I added to my Blog.
You are doing such a wonderful thing, bless your wonderful heart Natasha
on September 14th, 2008 at 5:44 pmHalf of this post —> http://leafingthroughlife.blogspot.com/2008/09/blogging-without-remorse.html is dedicated to the Reading For Darfur campaign….will that do? =)
Hoping to have my review of Tears of the Desert up this week or next…
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on September 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pmI just received my October issue of ELLE magasine and so happen there is a book recommended about Darfur;
TEARS OF THE DESERT by Halima Bashir
after reading the content I highly recomend this book and I will buy it now. I will put the cover on my blog under the button for Darfur
on September 16th, 2008 at 4:53 pmI’m in. Am donating a penny a page and fifty cents for each blog post. And have just gotten The Devil Came on Horseback on DVD and plan to watch that soon, too. Am posting about your campaign on my blog as well.
on September 17th, 2008 at 12:39 pmGood luck with your good work!
Donna
http://www.donnagephart.blogspot.com
I posted a link to your booklist on Darfur. It is so important for people to become aware of the real situation.
on September 17th, 2008 at 1:00 pmHere is my post about your project:
http://colleen213.blogspot.com/2008/09/maw-books-reading.html
on September 17th, 2008 at 2:33 pmNatasha, I’m going to be linking to you in my sidebar and I will gladly sponsor you for both a penny a page and 50 cents per post.
on September 18th, 2008 at 4:19 pmI will leave you a post to let you know i visit your blog every day
on September 18th, 2008 at 4:34 pmI just put up a post on my website!
http://z15.invisionfree.com/the_love_of_reading/index.php?showtopic=40
on September 18th, 2008 at 6:18 pmWhat a wonderful thing you are doing! We need more people like you in the world!
on September 19th, 2008 at 11:35 am[...] graciously donated two copies to be given away in conjunction with my Darfur awareness campaign. Click here for details on how to get involved and entered to win. Check back (you are subscribed to this blog, [...]
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on September 21st, 2008 at 7:01 amAnd, at long last, it’s the Tears of the Desert review - http://leafingthroughlife.blogspot.com/2008/09/tears-of-desert-by-halima-bashir.html
on September 21st, 2008 at 7:40 amokay ive decided to do the biggie. I’m going to donate a penny per page and fifty cents per post. wOOt! That makes me feel better knowing that I’m helping someone else
on September 21st, 2008 at 5:57 pm