Another year of law school, another year of LSP. The LSP Exec is looking forward to bringing you an exciting lineup of projects and events once again. Stay tuned through this website and our mailing list for the latest.

September 16, 2008 - SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING @ Rm 430 (Law Centre)

October 1, 2008 - OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING @ Rm 430 (Law Centre)

October 15, 2008 - Monthly Edmonton Food Bank Visit

Here are some of the most critical events happening around the world that require your help:

Hurricane Season 2008

September 2008 - Every year, and with increasing frequency, hurricanes cause devastation across the Americas. In the course of two weeks, three hurricanes (Gustav, Hanna, and Ike) have swept through the Americas, affecting Haiti and Cuba most seriously, but also Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Cayman Islands, the Dominican Republic and the USA. Thousands of local Red Cross volunteers are working around the clock to help the more than 250,000 people already affected. (From the Canadian Red Cross website)

Law Students Philanthropy recommends that those interested in responding to this appeal for funding visit the Canadian Red Cross website by clicking below:

THE REFUGEE CRISIS IN DARFUR

September 2008 - The Darfur conflict is an ongoing armed conflict in the Darfur region of Western Sudan. The Sudanese government, while publicly denying that it supports the Janjaweed Militia, has provided money and assistance and has participated in joint attacks with the group, systematically targeting the Fur, Zaghawa, and Massaleit ethnic groups in Darfur. The conflict began in July 2003. Estimated number of deaths in the conflict vary widely. Most NGOs use 400,000, a figure that has since been cited by the United Nations. As many as 2.5 million are thought to have been displaced as of October 2006. (From the UNWFP website)

Law Students Philanthropy recommends that those interested in contributing to the much needed relief should consider donating to the UN's World Food Programme. Click below for more info: