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What Is the What
Dave Eggers's What Is the What is the novelized autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng, from his pre-war life in Southern Sudan to his resettlement in the United States. All proceeds from the book go to aiding the Sudanese in America and Sudan. Please explore our Book Section to read a sample chapter, download a reader’s guide, or view additional comments and reviews.
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President Obama reads What Is the What and recommends it to his Cabinet
The President read Dave Eggers's What Is the What in recent months, and urged his aides to read it as well. To read an article about it from Politico, click here.
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June 8th, 2009 | news | Posted by Greg
The Marial Bai Secondary School is open
Construction is finished on the Marial Bai Secondary School in Southern Sudan, and classes began in early May with eighty-five students enrolled. The Marial Bai Secondary School is the first fully-functional secondary school in a region where students have very few opportunities to continue their education.
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May 27th, 2009 | news | Posted by Greg
Volunteer opportunities in San Francisco
If you'd like to get involved with the Foundation's work, we're currently looking for interns and volunteers to help out at our San Francisco office.
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May 26th, 2009 | news | Posted by Greg
Volunteer teacher program in Marial Bai
The Foundation is currently seeking volunteer teachers to visit Marial Bai this spring, summer, and fall. For more information and full application details, please click here.
March 12th, 2009 | news | Posted by Greg
One Book One Marin selects What Is the What
What Is the What is the 2009 selection for the One Book One Marin program, which invites community members to read and discuss the same book. The program runs from February to April and encourages community dialogue through discussions, film screenings, concerts and other events related to the book.
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February 1st, 2009 | news | Posted by Greg
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FEATURES
Watch videos from Southern Sudan, including a short documentary about the Foundation and footage of Valentino and his family in Marial Bai, at our YouTube channel.
Learn more about Valentino's plans to build an educational center in his hometown of Marial Bai.
Read an excerpt from Out of Exile, a new book about slavery and forced displacement in Sudan, made possible by a grant from the Foundation to the Voice of Witness book series.
Find out what you can do right now to help Sudan.
Visit our Speakers Bureau to find Sudanese public speakers and invite them to your town.
Read Dave Eggers's 2007 trip report about his travels to Southern Sudan with Valentino. During July of 2007 they were back in Valentino's hometown of Marial Bai, where the Foundation is building an educational center.
SUDAN NEWS
News and opinions related to Sudan, and links to quality news sources.
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HELPFUL LINKS
Save the Children
Aid organization that provides instrumental help to the Sudanese.

The Save Darfur Coalition
Alliance of more than 170 advocacy and humanitarian organizations.

ENOUGH Project
Aiming to end genocide and crimes against humanity.

The Women's Commission
Helping refugee women and children in Sudan and other countries.

Concern Worldwide
Dedicated to reducing suffering and working towards the elimination of extreme poverty.

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