Google Earth, a tool that combines satellite imagery, maps, terrain, and 3D buildings, has partnered with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) to bring forth tangible proof of the devastation that is taking place in Darfur. It is a particularly good advocacy tool because it gives a clear visual representation of what is taking place in Darfur. Use this guide for tips on how to use Google Earth to move Darfur as a significant issue on your campus.

USING GOOGLE EARTH TO FURTHER THE CAUSE
Google Earth uses symbols to identify damaged and destroyed villages and the location of refugee camps and Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps. Google Earth’s maps of the region, pictures of refugee camps, and videos of survivors can be used in presentations by students, faculty, and professionals to show the extent of the devastation that has occurred in Darfur. Use Google Earth in addition to PHR’s other advocacy materials to show your classmates, faculty members, and fellow activists the atrocities that have occurred in Darfur.

USING GOOGLE EARTH FOR AN EVENT
When hosting an event relating to Darfur, you can create a “tour” to show areas or villages in Darfur. The tour can become part of a Powerpoint presentation at your event. Images from Google Earth can also be integrated into advertisements or used for a photo exhibit. JUST

CHECKING THAT THERE ARE NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS?
Incorporate Google Earth into Presentations or Discussions at the following events:
Art Show
Community Forum
Conference or Panel of experts
Symposium
Cultural Fair
Lecture
Powerpoint Slideshow
Workshop
In addition, users can post videos created from tours or maps, or from those already available from Google, on YouTube, on blogs, and even on MySpace profiles. You can also use GoogleEarth’s maps and satellite imagery in publicity materials for your events.

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