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VOICES FROM THE FIELDTHE IRC BLOG
Calling for help
February 8, 2012
By The IRC
Stories of horrific violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo are all too common; however, there are even more attacks — especially on women and children — that we don’t hear about. Villages, especially in the eastern provinces, are often raided by armed groups. Women and girls are raped and need immediate medical assistance; but health facilities are scarce. Boys and girls are abducted to be used as soldiers or porters. Girls are taken to be cooks and wives. These villages are isolated and have almost no means to defend themselves. Despite a 2008 peace agreement, Congo’s eastern provinces continue to be plagued by violent conflict. And civilians face egregious violations on a daily basis.
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i would like to get a shoe
i would like to get a shoe box program going for shipment to the most needy in the Congo.
Any ideas how I can get them to the most needy?
I am not wealhty but have great people skills and want to help.
Any ideas?
Kind reagrds
Jo
Dear Jo:Thank you very much
Dear Jo:Thank you very much for your interest in starting a donation program supporting people in need in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Unfortunately, the International Rescue Committee cannot accept in-kind donations of relief items from the general public. These items often include offers of clothing, food items, etc.Additional information on why the IRC and other non-governmental organizations adhere to these policies can be found on the the Center for International Disaster Information website at http://www.cidi.org/inkind . This web page also explains why cash donations are the most efficient way to provide assistance to those in need.One option you might want to consider is to create your own online fundraising campaign in support of the IRC's humanitarian work. You can learn more on our DIY fundraising site, iRescue, at http://diy.rescue.org/.Thank you again.
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