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December, 2011

December 16, 2011 - 
Alert Net - Trust.org
COLUMN-America, Iraq and a promise unfulfilled: Bernd Debusmann

(Bernd Debusmann is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own) By Bernd Debusmann WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - When Barack Obama campaigned for the presidency, he spoke eloquently about America's moral obligation to Iraqis working for U.

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December 16, 2011 - 
CG Latin Magazine
Jencarlos Canela viajó a Haití

Luego de haber sido nombrado como La Voz del IRC (International Rescue Committee) el joven cantante y actor cubanomericano: Jencarlos Canela, viajó la semana pasada a Haití, como parte de su labor con esta importante organización, que entre otras cosas busca cubrir las necesidades básicas de las víc

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December 13, 2011 - 
Vocero.com
Su corazón insiste en ayudar

Jencarlos Canela continúa combinando su faceta artística con la filantrópica. El protagonista de “Mi corazón insiste” (Telemundo), viajó la pasada semana a Haití, como parte de su labor con el International Rescue Comité (IRC).

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December 8, 2011 - 
CBS Atlanta
Afghan refugees find dreams realized in metro Atlanta

 

DULUTH, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -
A family fleeing religious persecution in Afghanistan finds a new life and dreams realized in metro Atlanta.
 
The International Rescue Committee helps resettle about 2,500 refugees in Georgia each year. If these people stayed in their home countries, they would likely be killed. 
 
Kamila Abdul Nabi and her family fled Afghanistan amidst political unrest. She said the Taliban made everyday life frightening.  
 
Since being invited to resettle in the United States, Kamila accomplished something she never dreamed possible growing up in Afghanistan.
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December 6, 2011 - 
CBS Atlanta
Refugees fleeing War and Persecution Call Metro Atlanta Home

 

DECATUR, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -
Every day there are people around the world fleeing their home country from war or persecution. If they stayed, they would likely be killed.
 
A small minority of refugees, less than 1 percent, are invited to live in the United States. Georgia and more pointedly, DeKalb County, is one of the top places where they resettle.
 
CBS Atlanta's Jennifer Mayerle learned about a non-profit helping families restart their lives, and met a family who left everything behind.
 
Vincent Hakizimana teaches his daughter to count in English from the comfort of his Decatur apartment.
 
"One, two, three, four," Hakizimana said.
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December 5, 2011 - 
New York Times
Gifts That Say You Care
GIVE Grandma a bit of credit! These holidays, would she rather receive a silly reindeer sweater or help a schoolchild acquire glasses to see the blackboard clearly for the first time?
 
Choosing the perfect holiday gift is one of life’s greater challenges, modestly more difficult than earning a Ph.D. in astrophysics. So it is time for my annual gift guide.
 
For starters, the Web sites of the major humanitarian organizations offer alluring holiday gifts. Through the International Rescue Committee, $30 buys a flock of chickens for a needy family. 
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