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Quote: DPDO News Update- May 20, 2010 ... From: Darfur Peace & Development ... Add to Contacts To: sddg_taha(at)yahoo.com Darfur Peace and Development May 20, 2010 Dear Supporters, Gangy High School Despite a delay due to national elections and a financial scam that thoroughly disrupted the El Fasher community, the construction work is on track. The first floor is nearly complete. Once the second floor is finished, we have many other preparations for opening, including recruitment of teachers, furnishing the facility, and setting up the computer lab and library. We project that the school will be ready to open for the 2011 school year. Women’s Centers Both Women’s Centers have remained operational during a period of greatly increased security risks. The women continue literacy training and production of baskets. Members now total 275 women. Our new program manager, Amal Abdul Mutalib Abbaker, is coming on board next week to coordinate all activities at the Women’s Centers. Baskets DPDO has begun serving as a wholesaler for the baskets produced at the Centers. We have hundreds of beautiful handwoven baskets in stock. Individuals interested in buying baskets online can contact one of our current retailers: www.WomensPeaceCollection.com www.GlobalGoodsPartners.com www.capeweaver.com We welcome new retailers to register and order online at www.DarfurPeace.org/baskets. Urgent Call for Donations DPDO makes a dollar work very hard for displaced women and children in Darfur. We have a critical need for additional donations to maintain our level of service. Our goal: $60,000 by June 30th for the Women’s Centers. For more information, please visit www.DarfurPeace.org.[/QUOTE]