| Hi jay, Here’s the latest news from around the American Refugee Committee. -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth, President *********************************************** *Congo Response* Violence between the Congolese military and rebel groups has forced Congolese families from their homes. People are fleeing for safety to Rwanda, Uganda, and other parts of Congo. They join the more than 400,000 other Congolese men, women, and children who have fled their homes this year alone. ARC is responding to the crisis. ARC currently has a team on the ground in eastern Congo, carrying out needs assessments, providing important medical supplies, and working with a local partner to implement a protection program for families living in displaced person camps. We will keep you posted on the team’s efforts. *4-Star Charity* On December 1, ARC received its second consecutive 4-Star rating from charity evaluator and watchdog Charity Navigator. The 4-Star rating recognizes ARC’s sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. “Only 17% of the charities we rate have received at least 2 consecutive 4-star evaluations,” said Charity Navigator’s Ken Berger, “indicating that American Refugee Committee outperforms most other charities in America.” ARC is also accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and we receive an ‘A’ rating from CharityWatch. *16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence* According to the World Health Organization, one in every three women around the world will be beaten, raped, or suffer another form of abuse during her lifetime. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Campaign seeks to raise awareness about gender violence. The campaign begins each year on November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and ends on December 10 (Human Rights Day). This year, the theme for the campaign was “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World”. The emphasis on sexual violence during and after conflict is particularly relevant to the work of ARC, and our programs around the world participate in the campaign each year.
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