How can I get involved?

Consider making your own investments free from the companies identified by SDTF as “Highest Offenders” in Sudan. Begin with screening your own investment portfolio for investments in Sudan.

• For mutual funds, check out our Sudan Screening Tool.
• For individual investments in specific companies, for a list of “Highest Offenders” in Sudan.

Then, take action!

Mutual Funds

• If your mutual fund is exposed to any of the “Highest Offenders” in Sudan, consider sending the following template letter to your mutual fund manager or company, asking them to remove the “Highest Offenders” in Sudan. If your mutual fund manager or company refuses to remove the “Highest Offenders” from the fund, consider replacing it with a mutual fund that does not have holdings in any of the “Highest Offenders” in Sudan. Don’t forget to let your mutual fund manager know why you are switching investments (feel free to use the following template letter).

Individual Investments

• If you do have individual investments in any of the companies in the Sudan Company Report, consider writing the company asking that it cease its problematic behavior in Sudan. Contact Us for specific company template letters and company contacts.

For inspiration, consider reading the stories of three individuals, from different walks of life, who have already decided to take personal action and divest. for the Sudan Divestment Task Force’s Take Action Testimonials.

Join an existing Sudan divestment campaign or start your own

Check the status of campaigns in your area with the State of Divestment Map. There you can take action immediately by contacting your elected officials as well as sign up for future action alerts!

Don’t see a divestment campaign at your university, city or state? THEN START ONE!

To get started with a campaign:

• Learn more about targeted divestment.
• Read our Reports and position papers on targeted Sudan divestment on targeted Sudan divestment. We recommend starting with the Sudan Divestment Resource Guide.

Once you’ve read the introductory materials:

• Contact the Genocide Intervention Network for state/city campaigns, or STAND for university/high school campaigns. A Task Force/STAND representative will work with you to create a customized plan of action for your institution! You will be able to…

Research your institution to find how it may be invested in Sudan.

Submit a targeted Sudan divestment proposal to your institution’s investment manager (i.e. treasurer, board of trustees,
controller/comptroller, president, state legislator).

Mobilize a grassroots coalition to support your proposal.

• To learn what companies operating in Sudan warrant scrutiny. (Analytical criteria reviewed by Calvert)