Thursday, August 15, 2013

Inside ARC - 8.15.13 - Sudan Floods

Hi jay,

Here's an update on what's been going on at ARC the last few weeks. Please let us know if you have questions or want more info.

-Daniel

Daniel Wordsworth, President

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*Floods in Sudan*

An estimated 150,000 people have been affected by heavy rain and flash floods throughout Sudan between the 1st and 4th of August. Houses have been damaged or destroyed. Diseases such as malaria and diarrhea are expected to rise. And, more rains this week will exacerbate the humanitarian situation.

ARC is responding. We’ll soon begin distributing emergency kits for families with items like blankets, a water can, plastic sheeting and rope, mosquito nets and hygiene kits. Once rains have subsided, we will rehabilitate clean water points and sanitation structures and lead community campaigns to clean-up debris from flooding that could be harmful or dangerous for families. If you’d like to support our efforts in Sudan, you can make a donation here.


*Partnering with Business*
  

This week, ARC President Daniel Wordsworth was quoted in the UK’s The Guardian newspaper.  The article, titled “An Uneasy Relationship: Human Rights Charities and Business,” discusses the challenges and opportunities that arise when organizations like the American Refugee Committee and businesses join as partners.  You can read the article here: 
http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/human-rights-charities-business-partnerships.


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*Giving*   

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