Otto
March 21, 2003, 5:07pm
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I’m planning on starting a donation drive at work for Iraqi refugee relief and I’m trying to find one or more organizations through which to donate cash and supplies. I’ve been poking around on the web but would like to get suggestions on some worthy organizations. Some caveats:
Either no religious affiliation or no missionary work is done by the agency;
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please note that this is not Great Debates and the conditions above are not open to discussion.
Not sure if this one will (totally) meet your needs, but this might be the best way to aide in relief there:
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is appealing today for 111 million Swiss francs (US$ 80 million) to assist at least 305,000 people who may be forced to flee a conflict in Iraq. The appeal is being made on behalf of the Red Crescent Societies in Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Syria and Turkey.
“We are deeply saddened by the fact that a peaceful solution to the Iraq crisis has not been possible and we are particularly concerned about the impact of such a conflict on the population,” said Juan Manuel Suárez del Toro, president of the International Federation.
“Millions of Iraqis are living precariously as a result of twelve years of sanctions, especially the children, too young and too frail to resist more deprivation. We call upon the international community to help us bring vital help to those who need it most,” said Suárez del Toro.
The funds will be used to provide shelter, health care services, food, water and other basic necessities to vulnerable families in Iraq and to refugees in Iran, Jordan, Syria and Turkey. They include costs for the contingency planning that has been put in place since October 2002 by the Red Crescent Societies of these countries, should large population movements occur.
Our mission and role
Founded in 1919, the International Federation comprises 178 member Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, a Secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. There are more societies in formation. The Red Crescent is used in place of the Red Cross in many Islamic countries.
Underline is mine.
KSO
March 22, 2003, 2:42am
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Americares might work for you–I don’t know if they can pick up stuff in Madison. www.americares.com
KSO
March 22, 2003, 2:44am
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Sorry for the bad link–try this one: Americares