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Educators & Learners

Resources on Sudan for the classroom and the curious

Operation Broken Silence is on the frontlines of the crisis in Sudan and the hearts of refugee camps. Our team studies history and international law. We know better than most that genocide and armed conflict are difficult topics to navigate in the classroom and everyday life.

The resources found below are crafted and selected with input from professors and teachers, academic researchers, students, and some of our own supporters. Whether you are preparing a lecture for your class or are a student writing a paper —or just have a wonderfully curious personality— you’ve come to the right place.

We strongly encourage educators to review these materials before using them in the classroom. Some of these resources may not be appropriate for younger children, specifically 7th grade and below. For more up-to-date information on Sudan and our mission, please sign up for our email list.

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Sudan Historical Background

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Women & Conflict In Sudan

Violence touches everyone in conflict, but women and girls face particular gendered violence as part of genocides and based on their national, ethnic, racial, or religious identity.

Discover more resources on this issue here.

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Get Your Class Involved!

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Photo: Educator Megan Stotz used some of our resources with her 6th grade class in Pennsylvania. Her students went on to raise $1,375! She says “Hands down the best thing I did for my students this year was to get involved with Operation Broken Silence. The level of empathy my students felt and maintained came largely in part from working with OBS.” Learn more here.

Operation Broken Silence is dedicated to Sudanese communities, cultivating resilience and driving meaningful change through crowdfunded programs, including teachers and students in Yida Refugee Camp. Teachers just like Chana, who you can meet below.

Many classrooms who use our resources are moved to help. One of the best ways to advance learning and directly engage is hosting an in-person fundraiser or online campaign for heroes in Sudan! Please reach out if you’d like to get involved. You can also request a speaker for your fundraiser.

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Individual Involvement

Our free global event turns everyday runs, bike rides, and walks into lifesaving support. Every mile you put in and dollar you raise helps fund emergency aid, healthcare, and education programs led by Sudanese heroes. We also have an option where you can skip the exercise and just fundraise. Every dollar raised makes a difference.

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Donate

Checks can be made payable to Operation Broken Silence and mailed to PO Box 770900 Memphis, TN 38177-0900. You can also donate stock or crypto. Operation Broken Silence a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Our EIN is 80-0671198.