DarfurScores.org

Calling on Congress to Stop Genocide 

“Darfurscores.org has enabled and empowered many constituents to contact their representatives, and on numerous occasions, has led members of Congress to personally contact GI-NET to see what they can do to improve their grade. DarfurScores.org provides the anti-genocide community with the tools to influence politicians.”
            -- Mark Hanis, President, Genocide Intervention Network

In August of 2006 Genocide Intervention Network launched DarfurScores.org, a website which offers grades, profiles, and scorecards for each member of Congress, as well as contact info, history of the conflict in Darfur, and tools for public use. 
 
The score cards are intended to educate concerned citizens, as well as empower them with the tools and knowledge to thank and reward their Representatives and Senators for supporting the movement to end genocide, or pressure those members of Congress who need to step up to the plate and take a firm, invested stand on ending genocide.
 
DarfurScores.org provides a profile and a grade for every member of Congress. Each member of Congress is graded on their involvement with legislation to stop genocide in Darfur, including voting record and co-sponsorship. Members of Congress are graded on a standard grading scale: 

Our Impact:
Since Darfur Scores was launched in 2006, 255 representatives have improved from a failing grade (D-F) to a passing grade (A-C).  17 senators went from a failing (D-F) grade to passing grade (A-C).

A+  above 100%
B    81-100%
C    71-80%
D    51-70%
F     below 41%
 
They receive one point for every vote or co-sponsorship. These points are then averaged against the number of points the Congressperson could have potentially received to determine the overall grade. Representatives and Senators who have travelled to Darfur are rewarded by having a ‘+’ added to their grade. Overall grades are cumulative, but each Congressperson’s yearly grades are listed on their profile.

 
Members of Congress are also able to acquire extra credit for particularly important actions such as introducing important amendments, showing extraordinary dedication and motivation to leading the movement to end genocide, including leadership in the Sudan Caucus, and taking action to influence and pressure the current administration to take more action to support Darfur and end genocide. 
 
Currently Members of Congress are only graded based on their commitment to Darfur, however in the future GI-NET hopes to expand the scorecards to include multiple conflicts.