The Concert

The Sudan Hope Concert is a two day event bringing together young Sudanese musicians, performing artists, and poets to promote and stand in support of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), highlight the continuing genocide and humanitarian crisis happening in Darfur. The concert aslo serves as a springboard to mobilize young Sudanese living in the United States and around the world to engage in civic and social change efforts in Sudan and to proactively participate in reshaping and transforming Sudan into a better nation.

For five decades, the people of Sudan have known nothing but war, famine, suffering and abject poverty. The last two to three generations of Sudanese have grown up in a hopeless and helpless environment. Over 2.5 millions people have died and hundreds of thousands have been separated from their families, deprived of basic health care, education, and most importantly peace and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

The signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in January of 2005 ushered in a new era of hope for peace and stability in Sudan. Today, we need to engage in peace initiatives and strategic efforts that will foster and instill hope in the next generation of young Sudanese.

Proceeds of the concert will be used establish the first of many Youth Development Centers (YDC) across Sudan. These YDCs will offer vocational training, community service, health care, the arts, and athletic development in a holistic approach to prepare young Sudanese men and women to be well rounded individuals who will play a transformative role in reshaping the future of Sudan.


A brighter day is upon us.