| Hello jay, Every couple of weeks, I like to share what is new in ARC programs around the world. You make our work possible and are an integral part of ARC. We appreciate your questions and feedback, so please feel free to send them our way! Thank you for your continuing support. -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth, President *********************************************** + Building In-Camp Economies + Refugees living in Rwanda are stuck in a kind of limbo - they're unable to return home and yet wholly dependent on the services provided by humanitarian organizations. In this situation, finding ways to provide for yourself and your family is a constant struggle. In Nyabiheke camp, one group of tailors decided to look within the camp to find a solution. Already skilled at sewing all the tailors needed was the right customer. Who better to approach than organizations within the camp? With purchasing power and the task of procuring supplies for their programs, NGOs were the perfect customer! With the help of ARC, the tailoring cooperative contracted with the NGO primarily responsible for providing education services within Nyabiheke camp. The tailors made school uniforms that were then used within the camp. Creating a link between customers and markets is foundational to building in-camp economies that will be a source of sustainable incomes and brighter futures for refugees and their families.
+ Second Asili Clinic Prepares to Open + A bustling hub of economic activity, it's easy to see why the village of Karambi is the perfect site for the second Asili clinic. After months of work and dedication, the building of the second clinic has been completed! After receiving some final touches, the clinic will provide a community of nearly 10,000 people with high-quality health care. In addition to clinic services, Asili water points and agricultural cooperatives provide the community with a bundle of social enterprises that aim to stimulate the local economy and improve wellbeing.
+ Give Something Sweet this Valentine's Day + Let ARC help you give the perfect gift this Valentine's Day! Shop our exclusive and limited collection of custom-designed, quality gifts from Minnesota artisans. The Maker's Collection, launched at our Changemakers Ball, has something for everyone! From handcrafted luggage tags to letter pressed cards, you will find everything you need for a sweet and meaningful gift. Each piece in the Maker's Collection invests in local businesses, while also supporting ARC programs worldwide. Visit http://shopmakers.org/ to shop the collection!
+ 12 Months, 12 Gifts + At the beginning of each year, we see an influx of ARC donors deciding to become sustaining monthly donors. Whether it's a New Year's resolution or a desire to better plan charitable giving for the year, more and more people are opting to give one gift, every month. If you're interested in signing up as an ARC Monthly Sustainer: - You can go online to www.ARCrelief.org/monthlygiving + Engage +
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