Project: Thanks to a grant from BP America Inc. as part of an Energy Education Program called 'A+ for Energy', Mr. McKinney's seventh grade social studies students at Tibbetts Middle School embarked on a solar energy exploration, culminating in a contribution to the global community. The students did loads of research, some of them even making their own solar cookers, and went out to educate other local schools as well as news reporters. They made hot dogs and cinnamon apples in the cookers, raising nearly $1200 and educating 500 students about efficient energy usage AND Darfur! Read more »

Project: Shelby refashions and sells vintage jewelry to the tune of over $30,000, 100% of which she has donated to the JWW Solar Cooker Project. She has also hosted screenings, implemented JWW’s Activist Certification and Training program at her high school, has raised awareness in her community, and serves as the youngest member of the JWW Board of Directors. ABC news even recognized her work in their weekly spotlight “Cool Kids!” Read more »

Project: Mr. Fleming challenged his Modern Africa students: if they could come up with an educational project to raise money for refugees from Darfur, he would consider it. Senior Margot Hershman brought in Solar Cookers and with the class they decided to host bake sales and t-shirt sales, have petitions go around campus, and raising awareness in the community. Apryl Giraudon wrote a wonderful article in the link. Read more »

Project: This summer I went to Camp Ramah, on one of the days, Jewish World Watch came and shared about what was happening in Darfur. I never knew it would get that bad, but I did know I had to take action. As soon as I got back from camp I started planning my fundraiser. I talked with an employee of JWW named Mina to discuss further planning. Mina deserves a huge thanks because she helped me set up this fundraiser. I kept thinking and I had to scratch the first few ideas, but I came across a brilliant one. I planned to have it at Ultrazone. Everyone loves Laser Tag, so I decided to have it there. When the date came for the fundraiser, I was filled with so much excitement. We were playing Laser tag for Darfur! That was cool. So many people came and we raised over $500 for Darfur. I was so happy we are able to help Darfur. Thank you so much Jewish World Watch, I am now planning the next fundraiser to come soon. Read more »

Project: This year for Purim, Rachel and Talia decided to dress up as Solar Cookers. They felt the responsibility to “Not stand idly by" and spread awareness of the situation in Darfur because the Jewish people were once victims of a cruel genocide. These costumes were made in preparation for their school's "Solar Cooker Program" in which they will educate their fellow students about the Jewish World Watch Solar Cooker Project, and the crisis in Darfur -- bringing to life what was said just a few decades ago: “Never Again.” Read more »

Project: When Yonah Bromberg Gaber's bar mitzvah was approaching he considered his Torah portion which read, " When you gather your harvest of your land, do not complete it to the corners of your field; and when you gather your harvest, harvest so that the poor and the stranger will have gleanings left for them; I am the Lord your God: Leviticus: 23:22 (Parshat Emor) It resonated with him. He had been introduced to the genocide in Darfur in 2006 and since then had been concerned with the situation. When he discovered the SCP project he said, "I was excited because it aids the refugees from Darfur and because it is a renewable energy, one of my interests." He read Not On Our Watch by Don Cheadle and John Prendergast and watched the movie ‘Hotel Rwanda,’ both of which reinforced his decision to do something to help. He wrote a letter to his family and friends asking them to support the SCP. Mazel Tov Yonah and keep up the good work! Read more »

Project: Under the leadership of Chris Rabot, Cory and Mary headed up their Save Darfur Club, collecting money for our Solar Cooker and Backpack projects. Each club member was required to make their own quilt panel, and soon the panels will be assembled and displayed in the school, hopefully working to unite a larger effort all around New York. Read more »

Project: Every year the California City of Claremont's Human Services Commission and Committee on Human Relations sponsors the annual “Making Change” contest to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other champions of human rights and social justice. Over 700 students participated this year submitting entries and Arianna Moss (grade 6, Condit Elementary School) won with her essay focusing on her inspiration to make change because of the JWW Solar Cooker Project! Congrats to Arianna we know you will make positive change not only in Claremont but across the world! Read more »

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Project: Young congregants Samantha and Shelby impressed their family, friends, synagogue and even Rabbi Joshua Levine-Grater when they stood on the bimah and delivered an inspiring sermon to the congregation on why we need to take action around the world, especially in Darfur. Read more »