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Do More Than Donate. FWD the Facts.

Famine, war and drought have forced 13.3 million people into crisis in the eastern Horn of Africa. How will you raise awareness for this crisis in your community?
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Winning Idea by ossob
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DC Peace Festival: Ending Conflict and Famine in Somalia

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Website

http://www.mercytomankindf.org/

The Idea

Mercy to Mankind Foundation(M2M) is run by young people who started 2 orphanages supporting 200 orphans. M2M raises awareness on the crisis' impact on Somali children. On March 1-3 2012 with One vs Many, we are organizing a Peace Festival for the DC community about Conflict & Famine in Somalia.

The Specifics

The vision for the Peace Festival is to engage the DC community through art in order to promote peace. The theme of the festival is: Conflict & Famine in Somalia. We will impact change by organizing 3 days of events which are entertaining, educating, empowering, and engaging. The events consist of: live music, art for peace, and panel discussions. Our goal is to forward the facts that the humanitarian crisis disproportionally affects children. Using an engaging method to raise awareness will attract a large diverse audience. During the Peace Festival we will fundraise for Mercy to Mankind’s orphanage project.

Discussion

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Thank you for allowing me to be apart of this...I'm truly inspired! #1vsM
by onevsmany
6 months ago | Reply
This idea is fantastic! I hope you guys win!
by bob447
6 months ago | Reply
Thank you! You can help us win by forwarding this to your friends ;)- Samira, Alia, Ossob
by Sfarah
6 months ago | Reply
The individuals putting this on are remarkable and well deserve the fund toward this amazing cause. You have all of my support!
by scott.shigeoka
6 months ago | Reply
Thank you for your kind words Scott! -Samira
by Sfarah
6 months ago | Reply
Good luck this is incredible!
by BenLeeSimon
6 months ago | Reply
Thank you Ben! We greatly appreciate the vote. Please forward this to your friends!.-Samira, Alia & Ossob
by Sfarah
6 months ago | Reply
This is definitely a great ideal to support and significant action to take. As a strong believer in social I am definitely inspired by this cause - and will put an effort in this issue.
by wilsonbeh
6 months ago | Reply
Thank you Wilson, you're an inspiring person and we're so honored to have your support.
by ossob
6 months ago | Reply
I thoroughly trust the leadership of this project and highly recommend that you vote for this worthy endeavor!!
by JessRimington
5 months ago | Reply
Awesome! Let's get some votes in.
by adamselene
5 months ago | Reply
thanks for your vote!!! #1vsM
by Tyrone
5 months ago | Reply
Love this, Somali youth of the Diaspora creating change back home! You deserve this!
by ahmed21
5 months ago | Reply
Love this!
by Spice
5 months ago | Reply
I love reading the comments we have so far...they're pushing me to work even harder!!! We're currently in second place... let's push this to project to number one!!! #1vsM
by Tyrone
5 months ago | Reply
Go OnevsMany!!!
by missdjgemz
5 months ago | Reply
Fantastic idea..keep up the great work..
by thilanka
5 months ago | Reply
Samira, Alia and Ossob I am incredibly proud of you three! You girls are an inspiration.
by Hawa
5 months ago | Reply
masha allah somalian kidd performing way of life
by xuszen
5 months ago | Reply
Great idea and good luck! :)
by fuseboxradio1
5 months ago | Reply
you can win this! good luck! :)
by mulki1
5 months ago | Reply
hope you guys win :)
by abdulla
5 months ago | Reply
Very of our Diaspora youth and all their action to bring about a positive change in Somalia!
by samiya
5 months ago | Reply
MashAllah! you guys are so inspirational!
by saden08
5 months ago | Reply
woooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo...ur gonnaaa do amazing...;)
by mgirmay
5 months ago | Reply
i think this is a great idea. i am not somali myself, im from neighbouring eritrea and have grown up amongst my brothers from somalia. the brother who showed me about this worthwhile idea is a brother whom i love dearly if only he knew. i hope this gathers momentum and receives the recognition it is due. this is a very innovative idea which will hopefully bring hope to a region which so desperately needs it. i pray for those working on this project and by God's strength they will exceed their goals. Mohamed Sultan
by m_mussa
5 months ago | Reply
Such a great Idea insha'allah you WIN Keep up the good work
by frah abdi
5 months ago | Reply
Keep it up girls best organization for years..i hope you all win to help others
by lee mo
5 months ago | Reply
Great project, hope it goes well insha'Allah
by ahmedabdullahi
5 months ago | Reply
Great project, hope it goes well insha'Allah
by ahmedabdullahi
5 months ago | Reply
Good Luck!! This would be awesome!
by HarmonyMuzik
5 months ago | Reply
love this!
by h_t
5 months ago | Reply
great vision...this idea is fantastic...winners already!
by ynzama
5 months ago | Reply
Best of luck. Bless.
by mynameisgtwo
5 months ago | Reply
this is really a great idea! all the best for you guys
by Isa Abu El Hawaa
5 months ago | Reply
Hope you win! you deserve this seriously!
by mimi25
5 months ago | Reply
come on you can do thisssss! i love you guys <3
by sararocks
5 months ago | Reply
hope you guys win!! y'all are great :D
by yosse123
5 months ago | Reply
wooohhhooo win win win :)
by battlestargalactica
5 months ago | Reply
hope you guys win! this is great!
by fahmed867
5 months ago | Reply
thanks for letting me be a part of this!
by sangab
5 months ago | Reply
woahhh your so close!! good luck!
by ardina22
5 months ago | Reply
You guys can win this, we got this. Let's go!
by asliyahtah
5 months ago | Reply
You can win this Samira. Good luck!
by Zakaria Farah
5 months ago | Reply
You can win this Samira. Good luck!
by Zakaria Farah
5 months ago | Reply
Keep it up, you guys got this!
by scott.shigeoka
5 months ago | Reply
This is such a great idea....good luck guys!!!
by AyaNDiamondd
5 months ago | Reply
SUCH a great cause! I really hope you win!
by Anjali Daryanani
5 months ago | Reply
20 Hours left to vote! I've e-mailed everyone, blasted Twitter and Facebook! You guys can do this! Keep pushing!
by scott.shigeoka
5 months ago | Reply
thank you scott!, we are definitely pushing here, but it seems pretty tough. we will see :)
by ossob
5 months ago | Reply
Amazing idea!
by tamaratammy
5 months ago | Reply
thank you!
by ossob
5 months ago | Reply
thank you!
by ossob
5 months ago | Reply
Great idea. It's nice to see young people thinking about what's happening right here in the Horn. Your work alleviates the pain and suffering of many kids. It will offer lasting hope, now and for the future. God bless you guys! Josh, Nairobi.
by Joshkariuki
5 months ago | Reply
thank you josh! appreciate your vote!
by ossob
5 months ago | Reply
Best idea on here! I hope you guys win.
by Saatje
5 months ago | Reply
I LOVE THIS IDEA WE NEED THIS IN OUR WORLD!!! YOU HAVE MY VOTE ! 9WARCHYLD)
by WARCHYLD
5 months ago | Reply

Winner Announced

Mercytomankind-soccer-done
DC Peace Festival: Ending Conflict and Famine in Somalia
winning idea by ossob

Voting Begins
Friday, December 02
at 12:00 PM PST

Voting Ends
Wednesday, December 14
at 12:00 PM PST

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