National Geographic Channel The Devil Came on Horseback

Watch THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK on
National Geographic Channel:

April 18, 2008 10 PM EST
Sunday April 20, 12 NOON EST
Friday April 25, 6 PM EST

On April 18, 2008, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK will broadcast on television for the first time in the United States. Invite your friends, family, co-workers, anyone and everyone to learn more about Darfur with a house screening. Don't have the National Geographic Channel? You can still the rent the film on Netflix and watch along with the rest of the country on Friday or plan your own screening time during the week.

New: Participate in our ACTIVIST CALL
with Brian Steidle and representatives from Darfur advocacy organizations

SUNDAY April 20 at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST.

Now's your chance: talk to Brian and learn how you can help.

CALL- IN NUMBER: 1-866-682-6100
International Call-In Number: 1-201-499-0416
Conference Name: The Devil Came on Horseback Activist Call



PLEDGE: Host a House Event April 14-18, 2008


New: Register your house party event on our map and we will enter you in a drawing to win a Global Grassroots Goodie basket, including a special print of a photograph taken by Brian Steidle and autographed books and DVDs.

1. Register your event: email your name and location to vsmith@globalgrassroots.org to register your event. Then, put your event on the map below! You can also register your event at the Save Darfur Event Calendar, meetup.com, Facebook, and other social network and online calendars.


Take a look at our post-film discussion questions and read up about the background and current events in Darfur.

2. Watch the movie: Check out www.nationalgeographicchannel.com to find your local listing. If you don't have this channel, rent the film on Netflix and watch during the week of April 14-18.

3. TALK TO BRIAN: Call in to our Activist Call on SUNDAY APRIL 20 at 8 PM EST. Talk with Brian and representatives of Darfur advocacy organizations and learn how you can help.

4. Take Action! Download discussion questions for ideas about ways wou can get involved to help the people of Darfur.

Download our one-sheet Action Suggestions.

Download Discussion Questions

STUDENTS: organize dorm parties on your campus- post your event on our map.
TEACHERS: assign the film as an extra credit opportunity for your students.

Help spread the word:Download a banner for your website, facebook, myspace page or blog.

Check out The Devil Came on Horseback Action site: www.thedevilcameonhorseback.com/action
Learn more about our Darfur advocacy work and to access additional tools and educational resources.

Find an Event or Register your own on our Map:

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Our Suggested Actions for April 14-18, 2008

1. Tell your Representative: Vote to fund the UN/AU Peacekeeping force in Darfur (UNAMID)

On Wednesday, April 16, the House Appropriations Committee will determine the level of U.S. funding for peacekeeping and other assistance for Darfur. Please take two minutes to call your representative today and push for full funding for peacekeeping and humanitarian aid in Darfur. Just follow the steps below:
Dial 202-224-3121 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and ask to be connected to your representative's office. Tell the staff person answering the phone that you're calling to urge your representative to support crucial funding for Darfur in the 2008 supplemental funding bill. This funding will protect and feed millions of men, women, and children in Darfur.
Go to www.savedarfur.org/action to report your call back to the Save Darfur Coalition.

2.Ask Olympic Corporate Sponsors to engage with China on Darfur

The upcoming Beijing Olympics provide a unique leverage point to get China more involved with Sudan. Ask Olympic Corporate sponsors to make Darfur a priority in the lead-up to the 2008 Olympic Games.
Sign the Olympic Dream for Darfur Petition to Olympic Corporate Sponsors.
Visit Dream for Darfur to learn more about activism and the Olympics.

3. Ask President Bush: Find Helicopters for Darfur

Helicopters are essential for a successful peacekeeping operation in Darfur, but few countries have stepped forward to provide them! Ask President Bush to offer U.S. helicopters for the force and also to request support from other countries to provide these crucial resources.
Sign the Save Darfur Petition to President Bush.

Learn more about other ways you can pressure President Bush to act for Darfur during his final months in office: STAND Executive Legacy Campaign.
STAND website: www.standnow.org.