Inside ARC 8.25.16 - Celebrating World Humanitarian Day

Hello jay, Thank you for being a part of ARC. People like you make our work possible! Here's the latest update on what we're up to. Thank you so much for your continuing support.   -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth, President ***********************************************  + World Humanitarian Day + Last Friday, we celebrated World Humanitarian Day with our teams around the world. Each and every day our staff work in challenging environments to bring quality service to those who need it most. From being the largest distributor of food on the streets of Aleppo, Syria to being one of the first NGOs to operate inside Mogadishu, Somalia, we are continuously amazed by the energy and empathy of our staff. They work tirelessly in ever-changing crises. We asked our teams “In three words what does humanitarianism mean to you?”  Here are some of the responses we received: “Sacrifice, passion and patience.” – Abdiqafar, Somalia “Humility in service.” – Jacques, Rwanda “Always ready to help.” – Mama Jose, DRC “Dignity. Love. Giving life.” – Arafa, Sudan We also wanted to thank YOU! As an ARC supporter, you make it possible for us to reach the most difficult places. You are our partner in this work and a true humanitarian yourself. Thank you for standing by us.  Staff in Jordan write messages of encouragement to colleagues in Syria and Sudan + Nakivale Child Protection Office Makeover + Our team in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda is finding out what is possible with a little resource and a lot of creativity. They’ve been hard at work brainstorming what can be done with just $500 and a mentality of doing the doable. Across Nakivale, you can see these small changes that are making a big difference. The ARC Child Protection Office stands out with its freshly painted exterior. Walk inside and you will see an even more colorful space, filled with toys and cartoon-painted walls. It’s all about creating an environment where kids feel safe to share and where they may even play while their parents receive information, counseling and guidance next door at the counseling center. The office now offers a refreshing change from what it once was. And, the excitement of the team is palpable. By looking beyond their limitations, they were able to bring new value to the people we serve. Harriet shows off the newly updated Child Protection Office in Nakivale + Groundbreaking on 3rd Asili Zone + Asili, our social enterprise in Eastern DRC is expanding once again! We launched the first zone in July 2014 in rural Buhanga. This past March, we launched a second zone in a semi-rural area. And now, this summer, we’ve broken ground on our third Asili zone. Each Asili location is being tested in a different economic setting. Located in Mudaka, this zone will service a busy market town that sees frequent car and foot traffic. Set to open this November, the third zone will bring a clinic, rehabilitated water system and agricultural cooperative to Mudaka.  Construction on the third Asili zone in Mudaka   + Engage + We're sharing photos, video and stories on social media. Join the conversation. Friend us! --- http://www.Facebook.com/arcrelief Follow us! --- http://www.twitter.com/arcrelief Subscribe! --- http://www.youtube.com/chriskatarc Check us out! --- http://www.instagram.com/arcrelief Donate! --- http://www.ARCrelief.org/donate   Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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Inside ARC 8.8.16 - Former Refugee Travels to Jordan to Meet Syrian Refugees, Organic Gardening in Pakistan and 2016 Changemakers Competition

Hello jay, Thank you so much for being a part of ARC. People like you make our work possible! Here's the latest update on what we're up to. Thank you so much for your continuing support.   -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth, President ***********************************************  + Lost Boy Meets Survivors of the current Global Refugee Crisis + Over the past few months, we’ve sent teams out to Uganda, Kenya, Germany, Jordan, Turkey, and Greece to talk with refugees from Syria but also refugees from around the world. We wanted to see firsthand the complexity of this crisis and listen to the stories of those who are experiencing it every day of their lives. We had a conversation with David Acuoth who joined our team in Jordan. David is a former refugee from Sudan and was resettled in the US as part of the Lost Boys and Girls Resettlement Program. He earned his master’s degree in Minnesota and now lives in Washington D.C. working as a Congressional Staffer.  When reflecting on his trip, David noted, “The biggest takeaway from this trip is that we need to rethink how we do things. How we help refugees.” He had the chance to speak to many Syrian refugees and said, “It was amazing to me that this experience that I had, when I was in a very dark place, can now help someone else get out of that dark place. This moment doesn’t have to define the rest of their lives.”  You can read more about David’s experience here.  + Organic Gardening in Pakistan + In Pakistan, students in our education program have been exercising their green thumb. They’ve been learning to use organic growing methods for fruits and vegetables on the land surrounding the school. From seed sowing through to harvesting, the students grew a hearty crop of squash. The gardening activity taught the students that using their current surroundings can earn them extra pocket money and help them provide healthy food for their family. Young students show off their success in gardening + Changemakers Idea Competition + After weeks of idea submissions, we have come to the close of this year’s Changemakers Competition. It's an ideas competition with our staff around the world. We ask one simple question and provide the platform for their ideas to pour in.  In one simple way, how can I make the people I serve feel more valued, joyful or powerful? This year, we received over 1,600 ideas from our global staff! It's been the biggest year yet with over 3 times as many ideas as last year! This year we saw more energy than ever before - teams around the world gathered for ideation sessions, shared ideas and photos via WhatsApp and encouraged each other on ARC social media. From the beaches of Kismayo to the jungles of Thailand, we were so inspired to see ideas from each and every one of our country programs. We are excited by this incredible growth and can't wait to share some of the ideas with you. Follow the action in the coming weeks as we preview the Top Ten ideas here.  ARC staff after an ideas session in Kismayo, Somalia   + Engage + We're sharing photos, video and stories on social media. Join the conversation. Friend us! --- http://www.Facebook.com/arcrelief Follow us! --- http://www.twitter.com/arcrelief Subscribe! --- http://www.youtube.com/chriskatarc Check us out! --- http://www.instagram.com/arcrelief Donate! --- http://www.ARCrelief.org/donate   Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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