| Hello jay, You make our work with refugees around the world possible. So, every couple of weeks, we like to give you an update on what's happening with our programs. Thank you for your continuing support. -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth, President *********************************************** + Crisis in South Sudan + The situation in the world's newest country, South Sudan continues to deteriorate. Terrible atrocities have been committed against civilians. Crops have been burned in the fields and food stocks looted. Hyperinflation is crippling the economy. Food prices have spiked dramatically and people are unable to pay for even the basics for their families. Since fighting erupted two years ago, more than 1.6 million South Sudanese have been forced to abandon their homes to seek safety elsewhere in the country. Headlines like these are terrifying to read: "Pro-government militias 'told to rape women in lieu of pay' as war crimes continue in South Sudan." It's never been harder to do what ARC does in South Sudan. We've been there since 1994. We've gone through very tough times with the South Sudanese, and we've also been there for the jubilation ofindependence in 2011. The hyperinflation that's challenging families is also affecting our team's ability to do the work. But as long as my staff can still operate safely – and they have so far – I want themto remain in place. We will continue to keep you updated on the situation. South Sudan needs us now more than ever. + Giving + At the request of readers, I always include these links so they're easy to find when you need them. Thanks so much.
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