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Tens of thousands of lives at risk as Dadaab refugee camp faces funding shortage
Posted by The.IRC on July 19th, 2012
The IRC and six other international aid organizations are warning that a critical shortage of funds is putting tens of thousands of lives at risk in Kenya's Dabaab refugee camp, the world’s largest. more »
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New version of Daughtry's hit "Rescue Me" to benefit hunger relief in Africa
Posted by The.IRC on July 13th, 2012
Shout out to multi-platinum rock band Daughtry for joining We Can Be Heroes and recording a new version of "Rescue Me" to benefit the campaign. more »
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Aiding recovery in Africa's drought zone - briefing from the field (MP3)
Posted by The.IRC on June 29th, 2012
The global community is bracing for another cycle of devastating drought extending from East Africa northwest through the Sahel region. This week three IRC experts provided their insights and timely updates. more »
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Last chance to RSVP: 6/27 phone briefing on Africa drought
Posted by The.IRC on June 25th, 2012
Today is the last day to RSVP for an exclusive phone briefing with IRC experts on the widening drought disaster in East Africa and the Sahel: Wednesday, June 27, 12-1pm EDT. more »
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Drought in Africa: June 27 phone briefing
Posted by The.IRC on June 22nd, 2012
War, drought and famine come together to create a ‘perfect storm’ of devastation and suffering in East Africa. Learn more in an exclusive IRC phone briefing on June 27. RSVP by June 25. more »
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Drought in Africa: Join the IRC's briefing from the field on June 27
Posted by The.IRC on June 18th, 2012
Join us on June 27 for a phone briefing from the field as IRC experts assess the widening drought disaster in Africa and describe the impact of the IRC's response. more »
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A last-minute Father's Day gift that rescues lives
Posted by The.IRC on June 15th, 2012
Father's Day is June 17. Honor a special dad in your life by giving him a symbolic Rescue Gift that bolsters the IRC's relief efforts in East Africa. An eCard can be sent within minutes! more »
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Asha's story: An 18-year-old mother and mentor for Somali refugee girls
Posted by The.IRC on May 8th, 2012
Many Somali girls in Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp leave school, marry and become pregnant soon after puberty because bearing many children is a sign of prestige in their community. Asha, an 18-year-old mentor to younger girls in the camp, shares her own story. more »
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In Turkana, water quenches children’s thirst for knowledge
Posted by The.IRC on April 26th, 2012
Cultivating acceptance for the importance of early childhood education, especially for girls, has been an uphill battle in an isolated community of nomadic herders in Kenya. Learn how an IRC water tank helped fill the local school's classrooms with new students. more »
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Reaching out to Somali girls in a Kenyan refugee camp
Posted by Jane Yang on April 17th, 2012
Adolescent girls in Hagadera face problems ranging from female genital mutilation to forced marriage and sexual violence. IRC-trained mentors are helping them develop confidence, social skills and economic acumen. more »
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