Fears Intensify of Libyan Humanitarian Crisis

Hi jay, As I write this, a team of relief workers from the American Refugee Committee is traveling in Libya, assessing humanitarian needs. Violence continues. Hundreds of thousands have fled the country, scared for their lives, while up to 100,000 are displaced within Libya. When the team visited border crossing points, they saw displaced people sleeping under makeshift shelters made of blankets and twine. On March 17, the UN announced Resolution 1973, which authorizes a ‘no-fly zone’ designed to prohibit the ongoing violence directed by Muammar Qaddafi against rebel forces. Coalition forces have been enforcing the no-fly zone since last week. Eric James – ARC’s Director of Program Development – is leading the team’s efforts and meeting with partners on the ground. “As the fighting continues to escalate, we are concerned that the situation could quickly deteriorate for civilians caught in the crisis,” said James. “The American Refugee Committee is ready to assist the people who are in need – to make sure they have access to services and to help them recover from this crisis.” We’ll keep you updated on further developments and the team’s work.  Sincerely, - Daniel Daniel Wordsworth President, American Refugee Committee P.S. If you'd like to support our emergency response efforts, please consider making a donation. P.P.S. Here's some more in-depth information on the crisis: Map: Humanitarian Snapshot of the crisis in Libya BBC - Libya: What Next Alertnet - Aid Groups Struggle to Bring Help to Libya New York Times - Rebels Report Gains As Qaddafi Forces Pull Back

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Could You Work For Soap?

Hello jay- Imagine your next paycheck came as a bar of soap. If your family was struggling without enough food or basic essentials, what would you do? Could you continue working for soap instead of wages? Health care workers in South Sudan have faced this dilemma. Their communities desperately need them, but the barely established government paid them in soap for months! Now health workers may be forced to abandon their posts out of sheer desperation. And clinics may close. Will you give generously to help keep these clinics open? (Left: Patrick Tongun runs Avumadichi clinic in Magwi County in South Sudan. Right: A child suffering from diarrhea gets the medicines and fluids she needs to recover.) Without these clinics, about 160,000 people will have no place to turn. Mothers will have nowhere to go when their child is sick. No one to relieve their suffering.    (Health workers like Patrick were paid in only soap for 1 year.) Thank you so much for your past support of our programs around the world. It’s inspiring that you choose to assist people who have suffered through the unimaginable. But I need your help again…to ensure families in dire need can access medical care. Will you give the gift of health and donate today? Thanks for your generosity and support. Sincerely, -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth President American Refugee Committee P.S.  Sheila Leatherman, a generous donor, has a challenge for you. She will match your donation made for the clinics in South Sudan, up to $2,500. Make a gift now, and double your impact!   P.P.S.  View a video and more photos about health care in South Sudan. 

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