| Hi jay, Every year at this time I am overwhelmed by the unbelievable generosity and commitment of our neighbors - locally and globally - for humanitarian relief. More than 50% of the critical support we receive each year arrives in our office during the month of December alone. It's truly remarkable to see. And it fills all of us with a deep sense of gratitude. Sincerely, -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth, President *********************************************** *DRC Refugees in Rwanda* More than 14,000 refugees from eastern DRC now reside in Kigeme camp (the camp built by the ARC team earlier this year in response to the flood of people seeking refuge in Rwanda). The team is now moving people out of tents and setting up semi-durable shelters. The team is also putting in place improved drainage systems and reinforced terraces to prevent landslides. Future plans include planting trees (including fruit trees) and looking at ways to harvest rainwater for use in homes. Here is an article that describes some of the environmental challenges-ARC staff member Yaya Sidi Sackor is quoted in the article: http://www.arcrelief.org/site/R?i=NLJD6G9q8duzNjWf_BgJUA *Responding in Maban, South Sudan* Since Fall 2011, hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by fighting between the Sudanese military and SPLM-North in Blue Nile State, which lies along the border between Sudan and South Sudan. More than 100,000 refugees have sought safety across the border in Maban County, South Sudan. UNHCR anticipates the number of refugees will likely increase. The ARC team continues to respond to the crisis. *RUN TO UNITE* In late October, ARC's I AM A STAR program hosted "Run to Unite"-a run/walk to unite neighbors to have fun, share Somali culture, and build community in our own neighborhoods-while raising critical funds for lifesaving care in Somalia. The event drew a diverse crowd-young and old alike-of more than 500 runners, walkers...and "cheer-ers". We ended up reaching our $100,000 goal, thanks to a $50,000 matching gift from Dahabshiil. You can see a TV story about the Run here: http://www.arcrelief.org/site/R?i=inmcOqJWBrE4Ok2eqn1OGQ .
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