Inside ARC - 12.16.11

Hi jay, Here’s the latest on what’s been going on here at American Refugee Committee in the past couple weeks. Thanks for everything you do to make our programs possible. Happy Holidays! -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth, President ***********************************************   *Year-End Giving*    There’s only two weeks left to get your special year-end gift in for 2011. You can help us serve families affected by wars, disasters and other emergencies in 2012. There’s no question your donation will make an important impact. We’d greatly appreciate your support. You can make a gift now at www.ARCrelief.org/donate or call us at (800) 875-7060.  *Rwanda Crafts for Sale in Resort Gift Shop*    The team at Kiziba Refugee Camp in Rwanda has inaugurated a shop in neighboring Kibuye town. Items for sale include baskets, laptop covers, necklaces and earrings – all of which are produced by Congolese refugees living in the camp. Through the shop, they expect to generate income to support mostly women associations and vulnerable families.  The shop is located in Cormoran Lodge in Kibuye, one of the most high-end resorts in the area. The new shop opened in mid-November, and the team reports that there have already been many sales. * Somalia Famine Relief* Our team in Somalia sent the following updates:  The cholera program launched in Tarabunka, Banadir, Shibisis and Cabdulcasiis districts. The team has worked with partners to gather basic information, including the current population of the sites, availability of health facilities, and NGOs operating in the area. Health records also track referrals of acute watery diarrhea cases. The team conducted preliminary assessments of four abandoned wells in Tarabunka Camp and determined that three of the four can be rehabilitated.  The team continues to staff the child-friendly spaces, offering recreational and learning opportunities to children who accompany their sick siblings to Banadir Hospital.  The construction of 10 units of communal kitchens in Badbaado Camp was funded. Water has been installed in all the units, and stoves are currently being installed. *Shop the I AM A STAR online store* Just in time for the holiday season, you can now purchase I AM A STAR merchandise online at our new I AM A STAR online store! Check it out at http://iamastar.myshopify.com/. The models on the site are staff, volunteers, friends and donors.

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