Groups & Clubs

Do you have a student group or want to start your own Sister Schools club? Below are step-by-step instructions to help you get started.

Step 1. Reach out: Post flyers, hold an event, and collect email addresses to start your Sister Schools club. If your have an existing student group, skip to step 3.

Step 2. Set up Group Leadership: Choose your group leaders, identify a faculty advisor and select a contact person who will be in charge of corresponding with the Sister Schools Program Coordinator.

Step 3. Join the Program: Fill out our simple online form and our Sister Schools coordinator will contact you about the next steps.

Step 4. Get Started: After the Sister Schools Coordinator contacts you, we will send you a welcome package containing information and videos about your Sister School, how the students live, the crisis in Darfur, and the current situation in refugee camps.

Step 5. Start Giving: Visit our online registry to make a donation to support your Sister School. You can also use the registry to track your group's progress, plan events, and share updates with family and friends. Check out our fundraising tips for ideas on how you can raise money to support your Sister School.

Step 6. Make Connections: Once you receive your welcome package, you will be able to reply to your Sister School with a package of your own, including videos, pictures, and letters to share your story with the refugees and tell them about your community. In 3-6 months, you will be able to video blog and share letters with your Sister School regularly.

Step 7. HostEvents: Hosting speaking events is another great way to get your students involved and spread awareness. Campus Progress, an extension of the Center for American Progress which works to help advocates, activists, journalists, and artists make their voices heard on important issues, provides helpful tips for planning speaking events on their website. For more information about how to host a successful speaking event please click here.

For more information about how to host a successful speaking event please click here.Click the following links to request information about Campus Progress speakers and films. here to learn more about requesting Campus Progress services.

Step 8. Share your Story: Share your story to inspire and encourage others to take action to provide Darfuri refugee children with quality education. Tell us about your recent or upcoming fundraisers and events, and your interactions with your Sister School.

Campus Progress encourages students to contribute to their website by writing online articles about issues that matter to them. Click here to learn more about how you can write for the Campus Progress website.